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
A nation of haves and have-nots: Cost conundrum affects continuity of care and screening
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A nation of haves and have-nots: Cost conundrum affects continuity of care and screening
Monday 6 March 2023, 01:56 PM

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Yvonne Little looks for some solutions to difficulties of healthcare access for many New Zealanders, starting with their local general practice and preventive screening
New Zealand social class is a product of both Māori and Western social structures but, even so, our nation is purportedly a first-world country and a
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