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
Safeguarding young patients: Health information should be protected – not marketed
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Safeguarding young patients: Health information should be protected – not marketed
Tuesday 16 January 2024, 11:03 AM

Under the Privacy Act 2020, agencies must legally safeguard personal data. Health practitioners in New Zealand should exercise heightened caution, especially regarding children [Image: Tim Mossholder on Unsplash]
Michael Webster advocates caution in healthcare marketing, particularly when it comes to the privacy of tamariki
It’s hard to access a service in New Zealand without having to hand over data. Sharing your name or email address is now the norm – much like we accep
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