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
Power plays create health policy whiplash
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Power plays create health policy whiplash
Friday 16 August 2024, 12:05 PM

Sweeping changes wielded by political power tools are redefining health [Image: dejanj01 on iStock]
Unexpected policy reversals, the axing of Te Aka Whai Ora and a new commissioner to replace the board of Te Whatu Ora – change in health is happening so fast the sector is reeling, writes Tim Tenbensel
Concentrated executive power, when used frequently, results in a paper-thin version of democracy
When new governments come to power, significant
Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa
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