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
Unconscionable costs of status quo: $863.3 million per year estimated cost of health inequities gap
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Unconscionable costs of status quo: $863.3 million per year estimated cost of health inequities gap
Wednesday 9 November 2022, 01:00 AM

The Crown has not acted in the face of Māori health need, says the Waitangi Tribunal (pictured, Tainui chief Whatihua on pou whenua, Matamata) [image: NZD]
Arguments about social justice and honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi haven’t forced decisive action on Māori health inequities: perhaps economics can, writes Gabrielle Baker
Despite the hopes and aspirations of my high school economics teacher, I’m no economist.
And, by and large, I’m happy with this – or I was, until n
Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa
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