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A new podcast from The Health Media aims to follow the rollout of changes to the health and disability system.
System Fix, hosted by New Zealand Doctor|Rata Aotearoa editor Barbara Fountain, will feature regular panellists Wellington-based health sector consultant Gabrielle Baker (Ngāpuhi) and University of Auckland health policy researcher Tim Tenbensel, and invited guests from the sector.
Episode 1 starts with introductions, initial thoughts on legislated charters, meaningful acknowledgement of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and transitions – fast and slow.
The podcast can be listened to here, or subscribe to System Fix wherever you get your podcasts.
Pharmacist prescribers Linda Bryant and Leanne Te Karu discuss positive polypharmacy for heart failure. Current evidence shows the intensive implementation of four medications offers the greatest benefit to most patients with heart failure, with significant reductions in cardiovascular mortality, heart failure hospitalisations and all-cause mortality
