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
New Government’s smokefree jolt: General practice funding uncertainty survives change of guard
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New Government’s smokefree jolt: General practice funding uncertainty survives change of guard
Wednesday 13 December 2023, 03:29 PM

New health minister Shane Reti is trying to keep out of the row over the Government’s plan to repeal Labour’s 2022 smokefree changes, but it is not easy [Image: Cyan066 on iStock]
Reporter Martin Johnston takes stock of the Coalition Government’s health policy announcements and the reactions within the sector, including disappointment over primary care’s continued wait for increased funding
The new Coalition Government may be storming through the health sector overturning pre-election norms but the uncertainty continues over sustainable f, Evil Cigarette Shane Reti CR cyano66 iStock, [Image: Cyan066 on iStock]
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