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
Is funding euthanasia a health priority for Aotearoa New Zealand? Part 2
Is funding euthanasia a health priority for Aotearoa New Zealand? Part 2

Primary care academic Ben Gray revisits the issue of equity around funding for assisted dying and palliative care
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