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
Canterbury’s unprecedented patient load wipes aside forecasts
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Canterbury’s unprecedented patient load wipes aside forecasts
Monday 18 February 2019, 09:52 AM

Canterbury DHB chief executive David Meates greets health minister David Clark at the recent opening of the new five-story, 10,500sqm, Christchurch outpatient facility. It offers more than 20 different outpatient services
Using data to forecast the future has been a huge asset for Canterbury’s health service, allowing it to meet ever-increasing demand. But as with any sort of analysis, forecasting is never 100 per cent accurate. Last year’s forecasts showed 2019 would be a year of immense pressure but, in fact, January alone has already exceeded expectations for patient volumes. Reporter Zahra Shahtahmasebi spoke with Canterbury DHB chief executive David Meates on the difficulties the health services have been facing
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Canterbury DHB uses data to make predictions about the future, which can inform immediate responses as well as strategies for the ne
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