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: Primary care package ‘good and bad’ news for healthcare equity
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Unwrapping package: Primary care package ‘good and bad’ news for healthcare equity
Tuesday 4 March 2025, 04:57 PM

Any new money in primary care is to be welcomed, says National Hauora Coalition chief operating officer Jonathan Murray [Image: Canva composite
Taking a closer look at the package of primary care funding announced by health minister Simeon Brown on 3 March
It is good to have new funding, and that covers our more immediate concerns
The Government’s package of primary care initiatives is “good an
Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa
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