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
PHO casts cloud over the Hokianga
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PHO casts cloud over the Hokianga
Wednesday 25 February 2004, 09:00 AM

The Hokianga Health Trust has long stood out as a success story in the delivery of health services to a poor, largely rural area. Greg Meylan asks why the trust is so reluctant to join the growing list of PHOs
A PHO is coming to the Hokianga but is being greeted with about as much enthusiasm as would a sore throat.
Hokianga Health Trust chief executive Jo
Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa
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