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
Mental health priorities for the incoming government
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Mental health priorities for the incoming government
Thursday 14 December 2023, 04:23 PM

Te Hiringa Mahara chair Hayden Wano says a dedicated mental health minister in Cabinet is a significant step forward
Hayden Wano charts the course for how New Zealand’s first minister of mental health, Matt Doocey, might transform the country’s mental health and addiction system
The announcement that New Zealand will have its first-ever minister of mental health sitting in Cabinet is a welcome move. This dedicated role will br
Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa
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