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Skin surgery and the patient pathway for those with skin cancer significantly contribute to the climate crisis. Dermatological surgeons recognize the role of global climate change as a significant…
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Fatima Ali, Yasmin Nikookam, William Hunt, Sophie Holloran, Eshen Ang, Catriona Chaolin, Maria Charlambides, Ashima Lowe, Luke Brindley, Rachel Abbott, Aaron Wernham
AbstractIntroduction: The National Health Service (NHS) has set the goal of reaching net zero emissions by 2040. Within dermatology, minor skin surgery is particularly energy- and resource-intensive.…
Skin surgery is a significant contributor to carbon emissions in dermatology. In this interview-based study, we explored clinicians’ experience of environmentally sustainable skin surgery practices.…
Information and guidance for health and care professionals on how to promote social prescribing in their practice.
This resource helps health professionals prevent ill health and promote wellbeing…
Abstract: Climate change has been increasingly recognized in the healthcare sector over recent years, with global implications in infrastructure, economics, and public health. As a result, a growing…
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Engler, Ian D. MD; Curley, Andrew J. MD; Fu, Freddie H. MD, et al
Discussion highlighting the energy wastage stemming from unnecessary colonoscopies. Offers a proposed outline to reduce number of colonoscopies, which are not necessary, as a means to reduce energy…
A cooling economy and a warming climate make this an opportune time to consider how ophthalmology might respond to the need to improve services while cutting costs. Although the NHS has enjoyed…
This article recognises that climate change and an aging population are two of the greatest challenges facing current and future healthcare services and practices. It investigates the wide range…
This project was incorporated by staff at Glaven Ward in Hellesdon Hospital in Norfolk to incorporate green walks into the ward’s weekly activity calendar. Patients were of an all-male inpatient…
A pilot green walking program was initiated by staff at Chartwell Ward, Priority House in Kent for female inpatient psychiatric patients. This group focused on women as it has been shown that women…
