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
Imagine all the people, imagine again - Seeking a source for the community voice
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Imagine all the people, imagine again - Seeking a source for the community voice
Wednesday 29 September 2021, 01:55 AM

The community voice is often cited in health policy but where exactly is it to be found?
POLICY PUZZLER
Tim Tenbensel grapples with the question of how to find the mythical ‘community’ voice that is so often quoted in health policy; be it patient, public, consumer or citizen
Giving voice, Is the main purpose of lay involvement in health to give greater legitimacy to decisions, or is it to facilitate more effective health services?
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