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
Advocacy rights are under threat: Keeping the ‘public’ in public health policy – how you can help
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Advocacy rights are under threat: Keeping the ‘public’ in public health policy – how you can help
Sunday 18 September 2022, 12:00 AM

Patients leave hospital and return to their fast-food-filled usual environment [image: Christopher Williams on Unsplash]
Public health professionals face a dilemma when seeking to publicly voice their views on health policy, writes David Galler
Last month’s New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa reported on changes under the new Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand that could undermine public health
Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa
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