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
While ‘$99 million sounds great’, Budget’s not the remedy the disability sector seeks
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While ‘$99 million sounds great’, Budget’s not the remedy the disability sector seeks
Wednesday 9 June 2021, 02:00 AM

The Census shows approximately 1.1 million New Zealanders live with disability
An increase to disability support funding is welcomed, but ‘do better next year’ is the message from this sector, writes Alan Perrott
Disability support in the Budget, $99.8 million a year for four years, for cost and volume pressures on national support services
$85 million over four years to provide changes to me
Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa
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Reference 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;44,2:71–87.