New Zealand seeks to adopt Australia's COPD care standard to improve treatment for 200,000 sufferers.

New Zealand health experts are pushing for the adoption of Australia's new COPD Clinical Care Standard to improve treatment for the 200,000 New Zealanders affected by chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The standard focuses on 10 critical care areas, including early diagnosis via spirometry tests and smoking cessation, to reduce hospitalizations and enhance patient outcomes. The move could also raise awareness of COPD as a work-related illness.

November 20, 2024
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