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
Rural health backbone strives to reach wishbone aspirations
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Rural health backbone strives to reach wishbone aspirations
Wednesday 4 September 2024, 11:52 AM

The Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act 2022 wished to achieve equity in health outcomes across all population groups [Image: Dimijana on iStock]
Fiona Bolden looks at the difficulties of providing equitable care in a rural setting and praises those who provide ‘pockets of greatness’
It is essential that the upcoming cuts across the health service, with the current fiscal constraints, don’t result in negative health outcomes
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Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa
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