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
Rural and Māori, the COVID-19 double hit - Where’s the rural voice at community care planning table?
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Rural and Māori, the COVID-19 double hit - Where’s the rural voice at community care planning table?
Wednesday 27 October 2021, 03:20 AM

Will staff at remote rural hospitals like Rawene have to negotiate access to ICU beds in bigger centres? [NZRDA]
Apparent plans for COVID care in the community revolving around a first-up telehealth approach have left rural health advocates cold. Fiona Cassie reports
I think it's a little naive to think telehealth services are going to meet the needs of rural and remote areas. That is just not going to happen. It’s
Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa
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