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Link to OpenPrescribing which allows the analysis of data about the drugs prescribed by GPs from across general practices in England.
There are two measures relating to the carbon footprint of…
Created on
18 Jun 2023 •
by
Bennett Institute for Applied Data Science, University of Oxford
A link to a PrescQIPP web page. On the web page, there are inhaler carbon emissions data for each inhaler, as well as other resources to support low carbon inhaler prescribing. For example, an inhaler…
Telehealth patient consultation guidelines and training.
Framework to guide Allied Health Professional telehealth patient consultation guidelines and training
Open access article
Abstract: GI endoscopy is highly resource-intensive with a significant contribution to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and waste generation. Sustainable endoscopy in the context…
I considered combining two of my favourite subjects- HIV treatment & prevention with Sustainability.
Although not immediately apparent, the connections are evident because if the patients progress…
Created on
10 Jul 2023 •
by
Peter Godfrey-Faussett ,Luisa Frescura,Quarraisha Abdool Karim,Michaela Clayton,Peter D. Ghys
Publication in Nature Reviews Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Abstract
There is a bidirectional relationship between climate change and health care. Climate change threatens public health, and…
Key learning point: Simple measures to reduce, reuse and recycle paper resulted in a 75% reduction of paper use, resulting in environmental and financial savings.
Setting/Patient Group: Dialysis…
Created on
10 Apr 2024 •
by
Libby Critchley, Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Key learning point: Digitalisation of pathology reporting results in significant social as well as environmental and financial savings.
Setting/Patient Group:Dialysis unit patient…
Created on
10 Apr 2024 •
by
Ian Stott, Doncaster and Bassetlaw Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Updated 10 February 2023.
This is an updated resource which may be of interest to colleagues working in or with primary care, original version published February 2022.
Please note that the…