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
Step up to partnership before deciding how the disability part of the health reforms will look
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Step up to partnership before deciding how the disability part of the health reforms will look
Wednesday 12 May 2021, 12:40 AM

A health system aimed at being pro-equity must grapple with, and eliminate, its ableism, and guarantee self-determination for tāngata whaikaha
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Partnership with Māori is especially important where tāngata whaikaha (Māori with lived experience of disability) are concerned, writes health policy consultant Gabrielle Baker
Tāngata whaikaha are uniquely under-served by our current health system. Intersectionality helps give context
So much has happened in the health
Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa
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References
Jones B, King PT, Baker G et al. COVID-19, intersectionality, and health equity for indigenous peoples with lived experience of disability. Am Indian Cult Res J 2020;44,2: 7187.