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
Health system gets new episode of the number games
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Health system gets new episode of the number games
Friday 3 September 2021, 09:31 AM

A new set of measures for the health system have been released
Martin Johnston backgrounds the Health Indicators, the latest set of government measures which are aimed at moving the health system in the desired direction
The indicators will not be used to reward or punish the people who are providing health services
Public shaming or behindthe-scenes encouragement, Andrew Little , Health minister Andrew Little said the Health Targets were outdated, ineffective and don't reflect the real priorities of the health system
Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa
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