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
Inadequate funding sign of struggles ahead
Wednesday 19 June 2024, 12:30 AM

The lowest health allowance in real terms since Budget 2017 signals a crisis in health, maintains ASMS’ Sarah Dalton [Image: grandeduc on iStock]
Sarah Dalton argues that stingy resources projected for health in Budget 2024 are a clear indication of the Government planning to fail
Finance minister Nicola Willis had contradictory things to say about health regarding the Budget.
On the one hand, she heralded a $3.2 billion allo
Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa
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