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
Collaboration – or turf war? Two health agencies, three scenarios for their coexistence
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Collaboration – or turf war? Two health agencies, three scenarios for their coexistence
Sunday 25 February 2024, 09:21 AM

It remains to be seen if the Ministry of Health and Te Whatu Ora stay in their own lanes [Image: Nick Fewings on Unsplash]
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