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 4 – minister forced to explain cancer-care delay
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Mr Brown’s Diary: Week 4 – minister forced to explain cancer-care delay
Friday 21 February 2025, 02:34 PM

Health minister Simeon Brown, four weeks into the job, has had to explain the too-long wait of a testicular cancer patient for care at Nelson Hospital [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
Infrastructure, beautiful infrastructure, it makes the spine tingle
You know it’s been a dark week for any health minister when they must stand
Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa
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