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
Unwrapping package: New plans for telehealth
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Unwrapping package: New plans for telehealth
Tuesday 4 March 2025, 04:52 PM

The Government announced plans for a new 24/7 medical service, but exact details on what it will involve remain up in the air [Image: Canva composite]
Taking a closer look at the package of primary care funding announced by health minister Simeon Brown on 3 March
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New 24/7 user-pays digital health service to allow New Zealanders to access online medical appointments receives a mixed response.
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