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
‘Don’t throw out the strategy’ but Māori running out of trust in system
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‘Don’t throw out the strategy’ but Māori running out of trust in system
Wednesday 27 March 2019, 09:30 AM
Treaty of Waitangi claimant Lady Tureiti Moxon says inequalities will be improved or eradicated only by the majority giving up power and resources so Māori can “row our own waka”
Virginia McMillan reports on closing addresses made earlier this month during hearings of the primary care Treaty of Waitangi claims in the tribunal’s Health Services and Outcomes Kaupapa Inquiry
The system does not work for Māori, accountability arrangements are not good enough and there is a focus on documents rather than practical solutions
Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa
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