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
Mental health and addiction service sees positives in ‘bold move’ underpinning reforms
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Mental health and addiction service sees positives in ‘bold move’ underpinning reforms
Friday 4 June 2021, 04:28 PM

Darryl Bishop, chief executive officer of Ember Korowai Takitini
Darryl Bishop, chief executive officer of Ember Korowai Takitini, an NGO working in mental health and addictions, has been thinking about the Government’s health reforms
Talking about change, changes nothing. The need for transformation within our healthcare system isn’t a secret, it’s an imperative.
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Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa
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