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The British Society of Dermatological Surgery recognises the contribution of skin surgery and patient pathways to climate change. Dermatological surgery plays both a role in the unfolding ecological…
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13 Jan 2025 •
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Ali F, Nikookam N, Hunt W, Holloran S, Ang E, Chaolin C, Charalambides M, Lowe A, Brindley L, Abbott R, Wernham A.
The environmental impact of dermatological services may seem negligible compared to that of global events. And the evidence-base may be limited compared to the evidence generated over centuries of…
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…
In the Autumn 2021 edition of our Member magazine, Dr Fiona Bruce and Dr Belinda Welsh shared the steps they have taken in their own practices and workplaces to reduce their environmental footprint.
At the Australasian College of Dermatologists we are committed to pursuing environmentally responsible business practices that contribute to sustainability, and to fostering such practices 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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12 Jan 2025 •
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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…
Climate change poses a major threat to our health as well as our planet. The environment is changing, that change is accelerating, and this has direct and immediate consequences for our patients, the…
