Resource library

Resource Description: Duane et al. “Carbon mitigation, patient choice and cost reduction – triple bottom line optimisation for health care planning” Public Health 2014…

This paper proposes an adaptation of the concept of value in healthcare and puts forwarda practical framework for incorporating sustainability into mainstream Quality Improvement methodologies:the…

*Please note: this article is behind a paywall* Abstract The impact of unmitigated climate change upon global health is predicted to be disastrous. However, the very provision of healthcare…

This (open access) paper compares the carbon footprint of 3 operating theatres (UK, US and Canada). It is really interesting to see how different institutional practices influence the carbon…

This report investigates the plan which needs to be created to promote the environmental justice of today. We must work to ensure health care workers are researching, educating, being an advocate and…

This journal details the importance of restoring biodiversity and protecting the health of people by tackling the global temperature rise. It details the importance of nurses and midwives working on…

Within this article, the focus was to look at how climate change impacts the health status of patients, the significant lack of understanding around climate change, and the implications it has on…

This article highlights the impact climate change has on the health of mankind and the difficulties practicing nurses must address regarding resulting issues. The article calls for a public health…

A report on overdiagnosis, which can contribute to patient harms and an increased carbon footprint of healthcare.

Environmentalism in surgical practice. Weiss, A et al. Current Problems in Surgery. April 2016; 53 (4): 165-205 A long article, but worth taking time to read. It provides a really good breakdown of…