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How can we move from understanding the environmental impact of peritoneal dialysis to taking meaningful, sustainable action?In this recorded session, part of the Sustainable Kidney Care Monthly…
Peninah Murage and colleagues argue that biodiversity is the cornerstone of healthy natural habitats. Its preservation is vital to human health and should therefore be embedded into medical and…
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October 2021
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Peninah Murage, Helena Reis Batalha, Silvia Lino, Kamil Sterniczuk
This study highlights the reduction in CO2 emissions associated with same-day dermatological surgery. Limitations of this study include an assumption of travel to and from hospital appointments by…
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Claire Doyle, Orla McFeely, Paula Beatty, Lisa Murphy, Sarah O’Mahony, Marta Costa Blasco, Madonna Andrawis, Anne-Marie Tobin
This project was part of the 2023 Green Team Competition at South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust.The team consisted of two diabetes specialist nurses and two diabetes dietitians.Millions…
Sustainable dentistry delivers high-quality care while minimising damage to the environment.
This session prepares dental care professionals and support staff in primary and secondary care to…
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In-hospital promotion of the oral route and IV to oral switch (IVOST)1are key antimicrobial stewardship (AS) initiatives providing benefits for patients, staff and the…
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August 2024
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R Rodger, A Robertson, E Thompson, K Downie, S Thompson, G Ray, L Chisholm, R Hillson
The RPS Greener Pharmacy Guides and Toolkit have been developed to help pharmacy staff reduce their carbon footprint, so that the pharmacy profession can play their part in addressing the current…
This 7-week teaching program at Brighton and Sussex Medical School allows students to explore the impact of the healthcare industry on the environment. As well as identifying the problems, the course…
Really recommend this document:This comprehensive ‘what, why and how’ guide was commissioned and is published by the Higher Education Academy (HEA). Written and compiled by Professor Stephen Sterling,…
Spent dialysate, a byproduct of hemodialysis, is traditionally discarded but holds significant potential for resource recovery within a circular economy framework. This literature review synthesizes…
