Ecogastroenterology: cultivating sustainable clinical excellence in an environmentally conscious landscape.
Lancet Gastroenterol Hepatol
; 9(6): 550-563, 2024 Jun.
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-38554732
ABSTRACT
Gastrointestinal practices, especially endoscopy, have a substantial environmental impact, marked by notable greenhouse gas emissions and waste generation. As the world struggles with climate change, there emerges a pressing need to re-evaluate and reform the environmental footprint within gastrointestinal medicine. The challenge lies in finding a harmonious balance between ensuring clinical effectiveness and upholding environmental responsibility. This task involves recognising that the most significant reduction in the carbon footprint of endoscopy is achieved by avoiding unnecessary procedures; addressing the use of single-use endoscopes and accessories; and extending beyond the procedural suites to include clinics, virtual care, and conferences, among other aspects of gastrointestinal practice. The emerging digital realm in health care is crucial, given the potential environmental advantages of virtual gastroenterological care. Through an in-depth analysis, this review presents a path towards sustainable gastrointestinal practices, emphasising integrated strategies that prioritise both patient care and environmental stewardship.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Mudança Climática
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Pegada de Carbono
Limite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Lancet Gastroenterol Hepatol
Ano de publicação:
2024
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Article