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This is an opinion piece stating that the quality of mental health services can be protected for the future by taking action now. Requires a login.

Awareness about the waste that occurs throughout clinical care is increasing. The wasteful use of clinical resources suggests a need to improve sustainability in health care, given the current context…

The Institute of Medicine recognises six domains of quality within health care; high quality health care should be safe, timely, effective, efficient, equitable, and patient centered. For an…

This study examines the carbon footprint of the supply of medical equipment needed for renal services in the NHS.

This eye-opening study continuously measured individual exposure toindoorand outdoor-generated air pollution, in76 patients with COPD,for an average of 134 days. They compared this with information…

This report uses case studies to discuss how the different variables of sustainable value may be measured in practice.

Abstract Background 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…

Abstract - beware carbon values not included Aims Healthcare accounts for 5% of global greenhouse gas emissions, with medicines making a sizeable contribution. Product-level medicine emission…

This two-part OPEN ACCESS review addresses the pressing need for environmental sustainability in dermatological surgery.

Pilot project of switching to reusable stainless steel specula in a sexual health clinic including carbon footprint and cost estimations