Globally, healthcare systems can account for up to 10% of national CO2 emissions. There is increasing awareness of the need to act to reduce the impact on our planet by living sustainably in our…
We commend Leonard and colleagues1 for their article that discusses sustainability in Mohs Surgery. Specifically, the authors highlight the use of a hyfrecator or electrodessication device in Mohs…
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Lauren Scott, Colby L Presley, Carrie Diamond, Christopher Stamey
We read with interest the article by Leonard and McLean-Mandell in Dermatologic Surgery1 and commend the authors for bringing environmental sustainability in Mohs surgery to the wider attention of…
Promoting environmentally sustainable practices within the field of medicine is an essential yet understudied area of research. Here, we present a simple, cost-effective method to substantially…
The advent of digital health technologies has transformed the landscape of healthcare delivery and sustainable practice, with dermatology being no exception. National Health Service (NHS) England…
Skin surgery and the patient pathway for those with skin cancer significantly contribute to the climate crisis. Dermatological surgeons recognize the role of global climate change as a significant…
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Fatima Ali, Yasmin Nikookam, William Hunt, Sophie Holloran, Eshen Ang, Catriona Chaolin, Maria Charlambides, Ashima Lowe, Luke Brindley, Rachel Abbott, Aaron Wernham
Our study findings suggest that the teaching of planetary health and sustainability topics varies widely amongst medical schools. Disappointingly, despite a growing evidence base linking climate…
AbstractThe extent of packaging materials used in topical dermatological products and the sustainability of these are not well known. It is a known fact, however, that individual dermatology…
Healthcare accounts for approximately 4.4% of global net carbon dioxide emissions in the world. In this paper, we discussed the NHS carbon footprint and the practical strategies to deliver a greener…