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 year, new minister, same challenges: Plenty to talk about
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New year, new minister, same challenges: Plenty to talk about
Tuesday 4 February 2025, 02:45 PM

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With Simeon Brown stepping in as health minister, RNZCGP president Samantha Murton and colleagues are ready to continue the conversation about what really matters – proper investment in primary care
Our workforce is wonderfully diverse, but we all share the same goal of wanting to make a difference to the health and lives of the people in our comm
Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa
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