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
Focus on growing our own nurses
Wednesday 14 September 2022, 12:00 AM

Globally, there is a shortfall of millions of nurses [Supplied]
As health officials start to move on a rapid boost to the number of overseas-trained nurses working in Aotearoa New Zealand, Liz Manning warns there is a need to make a similar or greater investment support in indigenous nurses
It is time to consider the particular needs and nature of nursing in the broad Pacific region
The Government’s latest policy to boost recruitment
Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa
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