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
Mr Brown’s Diary: Week 5 – Settling in
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Reporter’s Diary
Mr Brown’s Diary: Week 5 – Settling in
Friday 28 February 2025, 04:09 PM

It has been a quieter week than usual for new health minister Simeon Brown, with controversy shifting to one of his associate ministers and the ACC portfolio [Image: Supplied, Canva composite]
New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa continues to seek an interview with health minister Simeon Brown so we can ask him about his plan for primary care, his mentors and other things. The response remains silent. While we wait for the phone to ring, here’s what we have found about Mr Brown’s week
“It’s haere mai to a very long, very tall boat”
With the House not sitting and all the resignations happening at arm’s length for once, week five
Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa
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