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 one gets left behind’ – ADHB chair puts political activism into practice
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‘No one gets left behind’ – ADHB chair puts political activism into practice
Tuesday 27 November 2018, 10:21 AM

ADHB chair Pat Snedden says too often DNA (Did Not Attend) is interpreted as Did Not Attract
Pat Snedden has spent his life working on issues of social justice and serving on the boards of many organisations. He was politicised in the era of 1970/80s’ activism against apartheid and supporting Māori land claims. Now he’s in the political arena again, appointed by the health minister to chair Auckland DHB, for the second time. Cliff Taylor sits down with Mr Snedden to find out what still drives him to take on one of the biggest jobs in health
If you can provide care for the person who is the most vulnerable then, generally speaking, you can provide it for everybody
PAT SNEDDEN is sitti
Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa
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