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Case study: SusQI

Introducing a Patient Group Directive (PGD) for micro-enema use in the radiotherapy outpatient department

Project completed as part of the 2024/25 RUH Bath Green Team Competition.Team members:Sian Griffiths, Consultant Radiographer Urology Specialist, Hazel Clarke, Macmillan Radiotherapy Late Effects…

February 2025

Sian Griffiths, Consultant Radiographer Urology Specialist, Hazel Clarke, Macmillan Radiotherapy Late Effects Radiographer

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Education / training resource

Small Steps to Sustainability

Series of Free online lectures throughout 2025

January 2025

Karen Amber, Andy Sharman, Kate Townsend

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Case study: General

TRUNC-HD (Grimsby Case Study - Empowering Patient Involvement)

Grimsby dialysis unit partnered with Kidney Quality Improvement Partnership (KQIP) and the Trying to Reduce UnNecessary Carbon from Haemodialysis (TRUNC-HD) initiative to cut carbon emissions by…

September 2024

Fenty, A

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Academic publication

Developing a behaviour change intervention using information about greenhouse gas emissions to reduce liquid antibiotic prescribing

AbstractIntroductionThe determinants of antimicrobial prescribing often involve social influence, which can be harnessed through behaviour change techniques (BCTs). While previous studies have used…

January 2025

Joseph Pickles, Laura Griffiths, Alice Patricia McCloskey, Nicola Vasey, Emma Lim, Adam Pattison Rathbone

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Academic publication

Exploring the environmental sustainability of dermatology conferences

A useful insight into the sustainability of exhibitors at three conferences.

P N Lim, T Griffiths, R Sheppeard, A Gan, A Wernham, S Tso

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Academic publication

Carbon footprint analysis of electricity, gas and water consumption before and after an educational intervention at a dermatology centre in the UK

A insightful case study on carbon reduction in a single centre after an educational intervention.

Grant and Simon Tso

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Academic publication

A Novel Approach for Quantifying the Carbon Footprint of Different Medical Education Teaching Modalities in an NHS Hospital Trust

A interesting article stratifying the carbon footprint of different medical teaching methods. "Bedside teaching had the highest carbon footprint per learner, driven by electronics and personal…

Jack S, Hughes R, Dhugga A, Oshodi K, Palta C, Jankowska M, Tso S, SWFT Medical Education Sustainability Group

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Academic publication

Assessing the knowledge, attitudes and practices of healthcare staff and students regarding disposal of unwanted medications: a systematic review

Objectives We sought to review studies that examine healthcare professionals’ and students’ knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) regarding medication disposal. We also explore recommendations and…

December 2024

Lam, J., El Nsouli D, Lee EL, et al

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Academic publication

Primary healthcare’s carbon footprint and sustainable strategies to mitigate its contribution: a scoping review

It is well established that the climate crisis threatens global public health, and the healthcare sector, tasked with protecting human well-being, is a major source of greenhouse gas emissions.…

December 2024

Walsh, SJ., O'Leary, A., Bergin, C., Lee, S., Varley, A., Lynch, M.

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Tools and templates

Yuka App

A useful mobile app which scans consumer dermatologic product ingredients and determines if the ingredients may be harmful to the user or the environment. I am ever increasingly concerned about the…

Yuka app

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