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
Deal or no deal: Uncertainty clouds thousands of contracts
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Deal or no deal: Uncertainty clouds thousands of contracts
Friday 10 May 2024, 11:26 AM

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As Te Whatu Ora approaches the end of its second year leading the publicly funded health sector, reporter Martin Johnston reviews the prospects for a number of contracts in the primary care sector
Uncertainty over the future of contracts with Te Whatu Ora is taking its toll on PHOs and some other organisations in the health sector.
The axe ha, Justine Thorpe 2022 CR Profile Photos BW grainy, Tū Ora Compass chief executive Justine Thorpe [Image: Supplied]
Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa
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