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
The paradox of policy information: No shortage of health data but much of it languishes unused
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The paradox of policy information: No shortage of health data but much of it languishes unused
Wednesday 29 March 2023, 01:00 AM

In simpler times, data could be held in convenient places [Image: Centre for Ageing Better]
It has never been easier for governments to collect data. So why is it often so hard to get the right information to inform policy, asks Tim Tenbensel
The health sector is awash with data but so much of it goes unnoticed and uninterpreted
Health policy junkies will have been intrigued by news of
Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa
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