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THE PATH FORWARD - ENVISIONING A GREENER FUTURE

Book Name: Towards a Greener Future: Sustainable Practices in Clinical Medicine
Authors: Ms. Husaina Singapurwala , Mr. Shubham Gupta
Keywords: Climate Change, Global Health Threat, Sustainability, Green Healthcare, Life Cycle Assessment [LCA], Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Artificial Intelligence [AI], Health Outcomes.
Area/Stream: Academic / Text Book / Medical and Health Sciences
Published in: IIP Series
Volume: 4, Month:February,Year:2025
Page No.: 183-205
e-ISBN: 978-93-7020-783-7
DOI/Link: https://www.doi.org/10.58532/nbennurtgch13

Abstract:

Climate change poses a major global health threat, prompting the need for sustainability and environmental protection in the healthcare industry. Limited environmental impact assessments reveal healthcare's significant resource and energy consumption, waste generation from disposable gowns, polypropylene fabric, gloves, plastics, cotton production, and anaesthetics contributing to ozone depletion. Thus, Green healthcare practices, focusing on environmental protection, community leadership, and cost savings, offer long-term benefits. Innovative resource and waste management practices, policy-relevant research, and patient-centred practices are crucial for reducing healthcare emissions by optimizing environmental footprint and considering public health impacts. Further in this chapter, we discussed the healthcare sector is increasingly utilizing life cycle assessment [LCA] to measure greenhouse gas emissions and environmental performance, aiding decision-makers in prioritizing equipment upgrades and waste management protocols. By using machine learning and robotics to optimize processes and lower carbon footprints, artificial intelligence [AI] has the potential to transform sectors such as medical care and green finance. By coordinating across several teams, including anaesthetists, facilities managers, engineers, surgeons, nurses, and perfusionists, healthcare innovators can optimize sustainable systems and improve patient safety and health outcomes.

Cite this: Ms. Husaina Singapurwala , Mr. Shubham Gupta ,"THE PATH FORWARD - ENVISIONING A GREENER FUTURE", Towards a Greener Future: Sustainable Practices in Clinical Medicine ,IIP Series, Volume 4, February, 2025, Page no.183-205 , e-ISBN: 978-93-7020-783-7, DOI/Link: https://www.doi.org/10.58532/nbennurtgch13

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