Inspired by the work of the Centre for Sustainable Healthcare, a group of occupational therapists in the United States started Occupational Therapists for Environmental Action (OTEA) in mid-2021.…
Those of you wanting to learn more on the topic of sustainable endoscopy should read a recent edition of the journalTechniques in Gastrointestinal Endoscopywhich isparticularly focussed on…
Do have a gander at a recent commentary piece we wrote for the Lancet Gastroenterology and Hepatology on the topic of sustainable endoscopy. It provides an update on the field of Green Endoscopy on…
The Canadian Federation of Medical Students Health and Environment Adaptive Reponse Task Force recently released this report:
CFMS HEART: National Report on Planetary Health Education…
The RCOT Annual Conference is taking place online today and tomorrow. Along with the usual excellent sessions and other delights that can be found over the two days, the two below sessions focusing on…
Hi all, I work in the sustainability team for my Trust and I'm collaborating with our libraries to curate a sustainable healthcare reading list for them to promote in the coming months on the run up…
The GREEN-ICU research study is seeking views on environmental sustainability from people working in intensive care.
This includes anyone connected to intensive care through clinical practice,…
Now, more than ever, is the time we need to introduce reusable surgical masks.
Over the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been an exponential increase in the use of masks worldwide, which has been met…
The cover story for this month's OTnews is about A Greener Future.
The article explores sustainable healthcare as a concept, and shares examples of sustainable occupational therapy practice from…