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
Workforce woes and budget blues: Cook Islands’ healthcare is all about the people
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Workforce woes and budget blues: Cook Islands’ healthcare is all about the people
Wednesday 9 November 2022, 09:57 AM

Tu Papa primary care clinic team are based close to the beach and near Rarotonga’s main township, Avarua [Images: Zahra Shahtahmasebi]
Zahra Shahtahmasebi finds out how a tiny Pacific nation’s health system copes with the twin challenges of vast geographical area and tight workforce constraints
“COVID-19 basically caused the birth of primary health in the Cook Islands,” Dr Faireka says.
Until the COVID-19 pandemic arrived, the Cook Islan
Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa
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