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How one healthcare body is introducing education on sustainable healthcare across the sector.Embedding environmental sustainability into the health sector has been the goal of the Centre of…
Different aspects of climate change may affect mental health through direct and indirect pathways, leading to serious mental health problems, possibly including increased suicide mortality. We propose…
Created on
9 Jul 2024 •
by
Helen Louise Berry, Kathryn Bowen and Tord kjellstrom
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 study audited the introduction of recycling of paper and cardboard within an operating theatre. All waste within a single operating theatre was collected by a dedicated team for 20 surgical…
Created on
29 Jan 2019 •
by
McKendrick, D., Snedden, L., Bunch, R. & McGregor, H.
Background: Global environmental change is associated with significant health threats. The medical profession can address this challenge through advocacy, health system adaptation and workforce…
