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
Whether harmed or not, patients have a right to know when errors are made
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Whether harmed or not, patients have a right to know when errors are made
Wednesday 25 October 2017, 09:02 AM

Cordelia Thomas is associate commissioner, Office of the Health and Disability Commissioner
When patients complain to the health and disability commissioner, often insufficient or late disclosure of medical error has been part of the problem. Cordelia Thomas explains the value of taking early and full responsibility
An apology is a statement that acknowledges an error and its consequences, takes responsibility, and communicates regret for having caused harm
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Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa
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References
Gallagher TH, Waterman AD, Garbutt JM, et al. US and Canadian physicians’ attitudes and experiences regarding disclosing errors to patients. Arch Intern Med 2006;166:1605–11.