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The impact of unmitigated climate change upon global health is predicted to be disastrous. However, the very provision of healthcare…
To prepare tomorrow's doctors for work in a changing world a multi-agency, multi-professional collaboration has developed an innovative curriculum and teaching materials about the health aspects of…
The disposal of waste contributes to the environmental impact of healthcare. Kidney care, and dialysis in particular, produces large amounts of plastic and packaging waste. If explored further, the…
An online survey of sustainability in renal units was carried out in Autumn 2009. Results were presented as individualised slide sets sent to Local Representatives for discussion to colleagues, and…
The decision byThe Lancetto commission a 40-page report into the health effects of global warming should be taken as an indication that the medical profession can no longer ignore the implications of…
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Climate change represents a major global public health threat. The very provision of healthcare itself has a significant untoward effect on the environment, to which kidney care is likely…
