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
Understanding adult and child disability allowances
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Understanding adult and child disability allowances
Wednesday 17 July 2024, 12:35 AM

Alternative treatment that is beneficial and of therapeutic value may be covered by the Disability Allowance [Image: Bundo Kim on Unsplash]
The Ministry of Social Development’s principal health advisor Cathy Stephenson takes another look at the Disability Allowance and Child Disability Allowance, which are two separate benefits
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