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
CCDHB Quality Awards
CCDHB Quality Awards

Tū Ora, Compass Health
Categories and places are as follows:
Excellence in patient safety and care – For teams or individuals who have improved health outcomes, patient safety, patient experience, equity of access or health literacy for service users.
Runners up: Tawa Medical Centre, Linden Surgery practice teams and Tū Ora Compass Health Clinical Quality Improvement Facilitators Anne-Maree Delaney and Te Huri Arthur.
For non-clinical staff who have inspired those around them. This award celebrates the contribution of a non-clinical staff member to their team, the sector and our community.
Winner: Janet Comeskey, Primary Care Practice Assistant, Kelburn Northland Medical Centre