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
Rise in complaints ‘unprecedented’
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Rise in complaints ‘unprecedented’
Thursday 4 August 2022, 10:45 AM

Complaints reflect people’s frustration with a lack of information about reasons for delays [Image: Boonyen on iStock]
The pressure the healthcare system and its providers is under is reflected in the rising volume of complaints to the office of the Health and Disability Commissioner, writes commissioner Morag McDowell
There is no doubt the health and disability sector is under significant pressure with the challenges posed by the pandemic, increases in respiratory v
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