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
Parekawhia McLean: Meet the Māori monitor setting a ‘fearless’ agenda
Parekawhia McLean: Meet the Māori monitor setting a ‘fearless’ agenda

In a year where the Coalition Government has acted on promises to disband Te Aka Whai Ora Māori Health Authority, remove equity as a health priority and discourage official use of te reo Government agency names, the yet-to-be proven iwi Māori partnership boards can appear like the last man standing from the Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) legalisation for those seeking meaningful input from Māori into Māori health policy and service provision. But there is another; the Hauora Māori Advisory Committee. Reporter Alan Perrott talks to the committee leader seeking a greater voice in the delivery of equity and Māori healthcare
Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa
Not a subscriber? Unlock this article by subscribing here.