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
Needs remain despite successes: Time to acknowledge rural achievements, but advocacy continues
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Needs remain despite successes: Time to acknowledge rural achievements, but advocacy continues
Tuesday 28 November 2023, 02:13 PM

Nineteen per cent of the population lives rurally, but there is only a tiny rural health workforce to provide care [Image: Werner Sevenster on Unsplash]
Fiona Bolden reflects on gains over the last year, and calls for urgent action on the rural health workforce and accessibility issues for healthcare
We helped negotiate $500,000 of new funding for those responding to PRIME medical calls as a stop-gap measure
Hauora Taiwhenua Rural Health Netwo
Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa
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