Publication Type: Edited Book
EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOR SUSTAINABLE MEDICINE
Book Name: Towards a Greener Future: Sustainable Practices in Clinical Medicine
Authors: Saniya Zehra , Mamta Verma , Raushan Kumar
Keywords: Sustainable Medicine, Instructional strategies and Advantages, pedagogical Obstacles approaches, & Difficulties, Guidelines, Educational framework.
Area/Stream: Academic / Text Book / Medical and Health Sciences
Published in: IIP Series
Volume: 4, Month:February,Year:2025
Page No.: 160-171
e-ISBN: 978-93-7020-783-7
DOI/Link: https://www.doi.org/10.58532/nbennurtgch11
Abstract:
In healthcare systems, sustainable medicine is a comprehensive strategy that incorporates social justice, economic viability, and environmental responsibility. Medical practices that prioritise high levels of care while minimising environmental impact are desperately needed in light of climate change, resource depletion, and growing healthcare expenses. Sustainable practices are crucial since the healthcare industry contributes significantly to waste production, resource consumption, and carbon emissions worldwide. Using these ideas to integrate sustainable medicine into medical curricula, this chapter examines the vital role that education and training play in this regard. Environmental literacy, resource efficiency, and leadership in green healthcare practices are among the specialised qualities that medical professionals need to address sustainability. A multidisciplinary strategy combining public health, environmental science, and clinical practice is needed to integrate sustainability into medical education. Redesigning the curriculum, utilising problem-based learning, and exposing clinical staff to sustainable practices are examples of practical tactics. Technological innovations that support sustainability can also improve training effectiveness, such as telemedicine, digital learning environments, and simulation-based instruction. The goal of this chapter is to develop a new generation of medical professionals that prioritise environmental, social, and economic sustainability in their practice by examining how sustainability can be successfully integrated into medical education and training programs.
Cite this: Saniya Zehra , Mamta Verma , Raushan Kumar ,"EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOR SUSTAINABLE MEDICINE", Towards a Greener Future: Sustainable Practices in Clinical Medicine ,IIP Series, Volume 4, February, 2025, Page no.160-171 , e-ISBN: 978-93-7020-783-7, DOI/Link: https://www.doi.org/10.58532/nbennurtgch11
