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
Focus on growing our own nurses
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Focus on growing our own nurses
Friday 12 August 2022, 08:06 AM

Gobally, there is shortage of 12 to 13 million nurses
As health officials start to move on a rapid boost to the number of overseas-trained nurses working in New Zealand, Liz Manning warns there is a need to make a similar or greater investment to support indigenous nurses
It is time to consider the particular needs and nature of nursing in the broad Pacific region
The Government’s latest policy to boost recruitment, Liz Manning, Liz Manning
Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa
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