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
‘So they did not die in vain’: One single committee accountable for mortality reviews
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‘So they did not die in vain’: One single committee accountable for mortality reviews
Wednesday 19 July 2023, 05:30 AM

Past mortality review committees have often advocated to no avail for changes that could prevent deaths [Image: Zinko Hein on Unsplash]
On 1 July, changes recommended by a 2021 review of the national mortality review function at Te Tāhū Hauora Health Quality & Safety Commission took effect. Don Matheson explains what has changed and why
After national mortality reviews came under scrutiny, it was recommended that the five separate mortality review committees be replaced by a single Na
Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa
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