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
No need to start at ground floor: Whānau ora agencies have head start in reforms race
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No need to start at ground floor: Whānau ora agencies have head start in reforms race
Thursday 23 June 2022, 10:19 AM

Pasifika Futures chief executive Debbie Sorensen [image: supplied]
The "Whānau Ora" movement has ensured there are people and agencies with plenty of experience to guide the new system towards health equity for Māori and Pacific peoples. Alan Perrott reports
There is always a reluctance in central government to give up power
The country’s whānau ora commissioning agencies are sharing almost eight ye, John Tamihere, Whānau Ora Commissioning Agency chief executive John Tamihere [image: supplied]
Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa
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