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
Reducing prescribing errors: Be aware of busy times when red flags may be raised but not noticed
+Opinion
Reducing prescribing errors: Be aware of busy times when red flags may be raised but not noticed
Thursday 2 November 2023, 03:01 PM

In two cases that led to complaints to the Health and Disability Commissioner, patients’ severe allergies to medication were not front of mind for staff at critical times [Image: Olga Kononenko on Unsplash]
When safeguards are in place but are not used, patients’ rights and lives can be at risk. Morag McDowell reports on New Zealand cases
Clinical practice in a busy acute admitting hospital will mean that there is potential for distraction and interruption
An issue that has arisen
Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa
Not a subscriber? Unlock this article by subscribing here.