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
Rural healthcare ‘still waiting’: One year on and only short-term patch-ups for rural providers
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Rural healthcare ‘still waiting’: One year on and only short-term patch-ups for rural providers
Tuesday 25 July 2023, 11:40 AM

Hauora Taiwhenua hoped localities would empower rural communities to identify health needs and drive priorities and funding solutions [Image: NZD]
Amid data that confirm inequity of health outcomes for rural residents, Grant Davidson endeavours to hold onto hope for a new strategy and targeted funding from Te Whatu Ora
Preparing a new organisational strategic plan with key stakeholders is a perfect opportunity to reflect on the past couple of years and gauge the stat
Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa
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