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10 years ago detailed a vital role for the medical profession in addressing climate change and was used in Australia to form Doctors for the Environment Australia (DEA). Progress has been slow, with…
This poster was presented at RA-BTS Congress 2013
Dr. Frances Mortimer, Medical Director, Centre for Sustainable Healthcare
Dr. Ian Scott, Consultant Nephrologist & Assistant Clinical Director-…
Carbon footprinting study by D S Morris, T Wright, J E A Somner and A Connor published in Eye(22 February 2013):This was a component analysis study for one patient having first eye cataract surgery in…
Published late last year in BMJ Thorax, editorial by Ashley Woodcock: "The Montreal Protocol was signed 25 years ago. As a result, the irreversible destruction of the ozone layer was prevented.…
Key learning point: Digitalisation of pathology reporting results in significant social as well as environmental and financial savings.
Setting/Patient Group:Dialysis unit
Issue to be…
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27 Sep 2012 •
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Elizabeth Critchley, Renal Unit Deputy Manager, Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
In this BMJ article Ray Moynihan explores early preparations for a low carbon health system, including setting out 10 goals for greening hospitals and health systems.
Increased walking and cycling in urban areas and reduced use of private cars could have positive effects on many health outcomes. Within 20 years, reductions in the prevalences of type 2 diabetes,…
Setting/Patient Group: Operating Theatres
Issue to be addressed:
Inappropriate waste segregation and disposal - all waste from clinical areas within the operating theatre setting was disposed of…
This themed issue of JHH is free to access online; it includes articles by members of the SHE network on medical education and on the concept of resilience.