Respiratory physician Lutz Beckert considers chronic obstructive pulmonary disease management, including the prevention of COPD, the importance of smoking cessation and pulmonary rehabilitation, and the lifesaving potential of addressing treatable traits. He also discusses the logic of inhaler therapy, moving from single therapy to dual and triple therapy when indicated, as well as other aspects of management
Commitment issues - DHB and general practice disconnect in Taranaki
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Commitment issues - DHB and general practice disconnect in Taranaki
Wednesday 29 September 2021, 02:55 AM

Hāwera Hospital, photographed a year ago, now has its own general practice
In October 2020, New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa journalist Zahra Shahtahmasebi hit the road and headed for Taranaki with one simple objective – to visit healthcare providers around the mountain and see what they’re up to. She found herself in the midst of an imploding relationship between the DHB and local practices
Alternatives to the primary care norm, Most New Zealand primary care is delivered by privately owned general practices under the PHO Services Agreement. Exceptions include:
PHO-owned
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