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
Democratic deficit in health reforms
Wednesday 13 April 2022, 01:45 AM

The Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Bill is set to tip the current balance [Image: Styf22 on iStock]
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The public was never asked whether it wanted the end of the degree of local control enjoyed by the DHBs, writes Ian Powell
Every piece of parliamentary legislation has a “purpose” clause describing the legal means or effect of the legislation. This serves to communicate it
Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa
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