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
Midwifery representatives staunch on new-look primary service contract
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Midwifery representatives staunch on new-look primary service contract
Wednesday 10 October 2018, 07:30 AM

DHB-employed midwives want a better pay offer, while community midwives await a national employment contract that preserves their self-employed status
Community midwives could soon get their own organisation while their DHB counterparts keep slugging away for better pay
Midwifery pay and conditions are in turmoil, with disagreements dogging talks on community and hospital services.
For community midwives, new con, MERAS negotiator Jill Ovens says midwives’ pay should be commensurate with that of nurse practitioners, MERAS negotiator Jill Ovens says midwives’ pay should be commensurate with that of nurse practitioners
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