Sustainable Healthcare: Schroeder/Sustainable Healthcare

__Sustainable Healthcare__ sets out a vision for medical care of high quality, manageable cost and low impact on the planetary systems which sustain us.In tackling the major challenges of our age, such as resource depletion, loss of biodiversity and climate change, health services can play a central role, moving from being part of the problem to becoming part of the solution. __Sustainable Healthcare__ explores questions such as: * What is the relevance of sustainability in healthcare? * How does climate change threaten human health? * How can we create low carbon care pathways? * How can healthcare organizations deal better with their waste? * How can death and dying become more sustainable? * How can we engage ourselves and others with this agenda? Written by an international team combining clinical, educational, practical and policy expertise in sustainability and health, this book provides a synopsis of our current predicaments, and explores some of the emerging solutions. Containing case studies and resources for further information and action, ______Sustainable Healthcare______ is a practical guide to making healthcare more sustainable for all healthcare professionals, managers and students.“Once in a while one comes across a book that makes a deep impact. Sustainable Healthcare is such a book and very timely in the context of modern healthcare and developing green policies... The book is clear in ideas of critical thinking, scientific evidence and practical suggestions for transformative action... An additional strength in this book are the summary key papers and reports including key points from the chapters. In addition, there is a comprehensive list of references in each chapter... The authors cut through the jargon and challenge the rhetoric of both fear and denial... The authors give examples of how we can engage with sustainability such as, diet and exercise, prescription management, contraception management and family planning and end of life care... The book provides useful sources, references and key actions for individuals, healthcare organisations and policy making departments.” - **A review by __Prof Davinder Sandhu, Postgraduate Dean, Health Education South West, Severn Deanery, UK__** Sustainable Healthcare sets out a vision for medical care of high quality, manageable cost and low impact on the planetary systems which sustain us. In tackling the major challenges of our age, such as resource depletion, loss of biodiversity and climate change, health services can play a central role, moving from being part of the problem to becoming part of the solution. Sustainable Healthcare explores questions such as: What is the relevance of sustainability in healthcare? How does climate change threaten human health? How can we create low carbon care pathways? How can healthcare organizations deal better with their waste? How can death and dying become more sustainable? How can we engage ourselves and others with this agenda? Written by an international team combining clinical, educational, practical and policy expertise in sustainability and health, this book provides a synopsis of our current predicaments, and explores some of the emerging solutions. Containing case studies and resources for further information and action, Sustainable Healthcare is a practical guide to making healthcare more sustainable for all healthcare professionals, managers and students.'Once in a while one comes across a book that makes a deep impact. Sustainable Healthcare is such a book and very timely in the context of modern healthcare and developing green policies.... The book is clear in ideas of critical thinking, scientific evidence and practical suggestions for transformative action.... An additional strength in this book are the summary key papers and reports including key points from the chapters. In addition, there is a comprehensive list of references in each chapter.... The authors cut through the jargon and challenge the rhetoric of both fear and denial.... The authors give examples of how we can engage with sustainability such as, diet and exercise, prescription management, contraception management and family planning and end of life care.... The book provides useful sources, references and key actions for individuals, healthcare organisations and policy making departments.'—A review by Prof Davinder Sandhu, Postgraduate Dean, Health Education South West, Severn Deanery, UK Sustainable Healthcare sets out a vision for medical care of high quality, manageable cost and low impact on the planetary systems which sustain us. In tackling the major challenges of our age, such as resource depletion, loss of biodiversity and climate change, health services can play a central role, moving from being part of the problem to becoming part of the solution. Sustainable Healthcare explores questions such Written by an international team combining clinical, educational, practical and policy expertise in sustainability and health, this book provides a synopsis of our current predicaments, and explores some of the emerging solutions. Containing case studies and resources for further information and action, Sustainable Healthcare is a practical guide to making healthcare more sustainable for all healthcare professionals, managers and students. "Once in a while one comes across a book that makes a deep impact. Sustainable Healthcare is such a book and very timely in the context of modern healthcare and developing green policies.... The book is clear in ideas of critical thinking, scientific evidence and practical suggestions for transformative action.... An additional strength in this book are the summary key papers and reports including key points from the chapters. In addition, there is a comprehensive list of references in each chapter.... The authors cut through the jargon and challenge the rhetoric of both fear and denial.... The authors give examples of how we can engage with sustainability such as, diet and exercise, prescription management, contraception management and family planning and end of life care.... The book provides useful sources, references and key actions for individuals, healthcare organisations and policy making departments." A review by Prof Davinder Sandhu, Postgraduate Dean, Health Education South West, Severn Deanery, UK Sustainable Healthcare sets out a vision for medical care of high quality, manageable cost and low impact on the planetary systems which sustain us. In tackling the major challenges of our age, such as resource depletion, loss of biodiversity and climate change, health services can play a central role, moving from being part of the problem to becoming part of the solution. Sustainable Healthcare explores questions such as: What is the relevance of sustainability in healthcare?Content: Chapter 1 Greening the Gaze (pages 1–25): Chapter 2 Climate Science in Context (pages 26–49): Chapter 3 Engaging with Sustainability (pages 50–71): Chapter 4 A Vision for Sustainable Healthcare (pages 72–91): Chapter 5 Low?Carbon Clinical Care (pages 92–111): Chapter 6 Food for People and Planet (pages 112–137): Chapter 7 Travel and Transport: Moving to Better Health (pages 138–156): Chapter 8 Healthy Buildings, Healthy Spaces (pages 157–182): Chapter 9 Resource Stewardship (pages 183–205): Chapter 10 The Green Death (pages 206–222): Chapter 11 The Green Academy (pages 223–243): Chapter 12 The Journey towards Sustainable Healthcare (pages 244–257): Containing Case Studies And Resources For Further Information And Action, This Book Is A Practical Guide To Making Healthcare More Sustainable For Healthcare Professionals, Managers, And Students. Greening The Gaze -- Climate Science In Context -- Engaging With Sustainability -- A Vision For Sustainable Healthcare -- Low-carbon Clinical Care -- Food For People And Planet -- Travel And Transport : Moving To Better Health -- Healthy Buildings, Healthy Spaces -- Resource Stewardship -- The Green Death -- The Green Academy -- The Journey Towards Sustainable Healthcare. Knut Schroeder ... [et Al.]. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. Sustainable Healthcare gives an evidence-based overview of the topic and includes case studies throughout in an easy-to-read and well-structured format for ease of use. It is a comprehensive and practical review of the complex issues that surround the development of sustainable medicine. Knut Schroeder General Practitioner (Family Physician), Concord Medical Centre and Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer, Centre for Academic Primary Care, School of Social and Community Medicine, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK