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Article discussing the environmental consequences of endoscopy work. This considers the amount and type of waste produced as well as the energy required for this branch of healthcare.
Project completed as part of the 2021 Green Team Competition.
Setting/Patient Group: Operating theatres
Issue to be addressed:
Approximately 23% of carbon emissions from surgery are due…
When looking at implementing a curriculum for sustainable healthcare, it has been really difficult to find publications that focus on the HOW as opposed to the WHY. I was very pleased to find this…
The Breathe London pilot has been extended beyond it's initial 2 years. This study analyses NO2 and Fine Particulate Matter (FPM) in london using monitor sites. The data sets can be downloaded at the…
This article has been created to provide a framework within gastroenterology to design and implement Quality Improvement Projects (QIPs). It has been developed in line with the National Health Service…
Hi all,
Thought I would share our first Green Newsletter with everyone to inspire each other to do similar projects as well as potential future collaboration!
Many thanks.
jason
TheHCWH Global Road Map for Health Care Decarbonization,outlinedmany high impact and key actions for the health sector to reach Net Zero emissions. High level recommendations included declaring a…
Book chapter
This practical guide for primary care provides a context-specific introduction to the sustainability challenges associated with good health-care delivery and provides easy-to-implement…
Book chapter
Health systems are significant contributors to carbon emissions, and the effects of climate change negatively impact human health. The chapter outlines the role of healthcare providers…
