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
Listening to older people’s health system concerns
Wednesday 24 April 2024, 12:30 AM

The use of hearing aids has social, functional and cognitive benefits [Image: Mark Paton on Unsplash]
Specialist GP Ngaire Kerse discusses a recently published report from the Aged Care Commissioner
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References
Aged Care Commissioner. Amplifying the voices of older people across Aotearoa New Zealand. Auckland, NZ: Health and Disability Commissioner; March 2024.