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
Threats, opportunities and four big PHOs
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Threats, opportunities and four big PHOs
Thursday 17 February 2022, 11:56 AM

The elements of an efficient health system are all present, but they need to be connected and made widely available [ismagilov on iStock]
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Whatever new organisations arise from the health reforms, writes Vanessa Weenink, people will still be there, making decisions shaped by who they listen to and by their experiences
What is the point of PHOs? I was reminded once that I had been quoted as calling my PHO a “self-licking ice cream”. I became a director of the same PH
Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa
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