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Read Green Nephrology Summit - "the greatest untapped resource in healthcare is the patient" - blog by Frances from October 2010.
In September 2010, 72 delegates from…
Missed last Thursday’s insightful session with Dr. Stewart Lambie? Watch the recording now! 🎥👇Dr. Lambie, Consultant Nephrologist at NHS Highland, shared his experience implementing twice-weekly…
These recommendations to support healthcare providers working in the renal field were developed to raise awareness of the importance of evaluation of the current situation in their renal units as a…
The disposal of waste contributes to the environmental impact of healthcare. Kidney care, and dialysis in particular, produces large amounts of plastic and packaging waste. If explored further, the…
An online survey of sustainability in renal units was carried out in Autumn 2009. Results were presented as individualised slide sets sent to Local Representatives for discussion to colleagues, and…
Midlands Kidney Network - Benefits of Central Delivery Systems (CDS) for In-Centre Haemodialysis
Waste benefits:
Most units will use a 6L canister per treatment which is not fully utilised,…
Abstract
Climate change represents a major global public health threat. The very provision of healthcare itself has a significant untoward effect on the environment, to which kidney care is likely…
The decision byThe Lancetto commission a 40-page report into the health effects of global warming should be taken as an indication that the medical profession can no longer ignore the implications of…
Key learning point:
Offering telephone consultations to patients offers social and environmental benefits. Patients also reported an increased sense of empowerment and autonomy in the successful…
Missed the latest session on portable and implantable artificial kidneys? Catch up on this groundbreaking talk by Professor Karin Gerritsen, a leading expert in home and green dialysis. 🎥👇Professor…
