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A useful review examinging the environmental impact of dermatology healthcare and explores sustainable solutions such as teledermatology and waste reduction to reduce carbon emissions.
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Robert J Vanaria, Vishnu Bhupalam, Angelica Marrero-Perez, Aysham Chaudry, Nardin Awad, Mark Nestor
A fascinating article on the usefulness of lifecycle analyses (LCA) for interventions in dermatology trials. Adding in this element would be a huge step forward in the transparency of the…
Great study from Rizan et al (2021) estimating 'the carbon footprint and financial cost of decontaminating (steam sterilization) and packaging reusable surgical instruments. The study indicateshow the…
Abstract: Climate change has been increasingly recognized in the healthcare sector over recent years, with global implications in infrastructure, economics, and public health. As a result, a growing…
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April 2022
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Engler, Ian D. MD; Curley, Andrew J. MD; Fu, Freddie H. MD, et al
Discussion highlighting the energy wastage stemming from unnecessary colonoscopies. Offers a proposed outline to reduce number of colonoscopies, which are not necessary, as a means to reduce energy…
This article recognises that climate change and an aging population are two of the greatest challenges facing current and future healthcare services and practices. It investigates the wide range…
This report is an analysis by Malhotra and colleagues, who explain how and why a US initiative to get doctors to stop using interventions with no benefit is being brought to the UK.
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May 2015
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Malhotra, A., Maughan, D., Ansell, J., Lehman, R., Henderson, A., Gray, M., and Stephenson, T.
The mental health effects of climate change are significant and highly concerning, yet little is known about the magnitude of these effects or how best to manage them. This introduction to the…
A survey was conducted in the UK investigating communication methods used by staff to inform and remind patients about appointments.Increased number of communication methods used was associated with a…
Fascinating article about the importance of training health care learners about sustainability and its importance in order to reach carbon-neutral goals in the future
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June 2021
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Owen Dan, Luo Jacob, Joel Kirsh, Carson Victoria, Sanderson Kelan, Wu Rosemarie Vincent
