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
Lost transparency is nobody’s gain
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Lost transparency is nobody’s gain
Thursday 28 April 2022, 10:28 AM

DHBs each hold a treasure chest – the published minutes of their board meetings [Image: ergregory on iStock]
Gabrielle Baker fears the demise of a valuable and edifying process inherent in how DHBs are run – the publicly reported board meeting
I support the rationale behind widespread health sector reform. The system we have now has not delivered on its promise to “recognise and respect” the
Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa
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