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
Data detectives: Solving the tricky issues with smarter insights
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Data detectives: Solving the tricky issues with smarter insights
Thursday 14 November 2024, 02:49 PM

Poor visibility on spending of public money due to inconsistent data reporting [Image: higyou on iStock]
Better data integration and consistent reporting are required if we are to transform the health system, argues Joe Bourne
There is not a lack of data in the health system; the problem is that it is collected inconsistently, in multiple systems, by different agencies
Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa
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