The British Society of Dermatological Surgery recognises the contribution of skin surgery and patient pathways to climate change. Dermatological surgery plays both a role in the unfolding ecological…
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Ali F, Nikookam N, Hunt W, Holloran S, Ang E, Chaolin C, Charalambides M, Lowe A, Brindley L, Abbott R, Wernham A.
The environmental impact of dermatological services may seem negligible compared to that of global events. And the evidence-base may be limited compared to the evidence generated over centuries of…
Globally, healthcare systems can account for up to 10% of national CO2 emissions. There is increasing awareness of the need to act to reduce the impact on our planet by living sustainably in our…
We commend Leonard and colleagues1 for their article that discusses sustainability in Mohs Surgery. Specifically, the authors highlight the use of a hyfrecator or electrodessication device in Mohs…
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12 Jan 2025 •
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Lauren Scott, Colby L Presley, Carrie Diamond, Christopher Stamey
We read with interest the article by Leonard and McLean-Mandell in Dermatologic Surgery1 and commend the authors for bringing environmental sustainability in Mohs surgery to the wider attention of…
Promoting environmentally sustainable practices within the field of medicine is an essential yet understudied area of research. Here, we present a simple, cost-effective method to substantially…
The advent of digital health technologies has transformed the landscape of healthcare delivery and sustainable practice, with dermatology being no exception. National Health Service (NHS) England…
Skin surgery and the patient pathway for those with skin cancer significantly contribute to the climate crisis. Dermatological surgeons recognize the role of global climate change as a significant…
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12 Jan 2025 •
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Fatima Ali, Yasmin Nikookam, William Hunt, Sophie Holloran, Eshen Ang, Catriona Chaolin, Maria Charlambides, Ashima Lowe, Luke Brindley, Rachel Abbott, Aaron Wernham
Our study findings suggest that the teaching of planetary health and sustainability topics varies widely amongst medical schools. Disappointingly, despite a growing evidence base linking climate…