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broadening horizons Flashcards

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what is realistic medicine?

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moving away from doctor knows best and more to shared decision making between patient & doctor

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what is planetary health?

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the health of human civilization and the natural systems on which it depends
= all about the sustainable development goals (which you know from scout stuff)

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what is sustainable helathcare?

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= system that protects health of current and future generations whilst minimising environmental and social costs
= still provides high quality care

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why do we need to learn about environment stuff?

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  1. environmental degradation very bad for health
  2. healthcare systems contribute to environmental degradation
  3. GMC outcomes for graduates
  4. NHS climate change commitments
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what are the impacts of severe weather due to climate change on human health?

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injuries, fatalities, mental health impacts

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what are the impacts of air pollution due to climate change on human health?

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asthma, cardiovascular disease

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what are the impacts of changes in vector ecology due to climate change on human health?

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malaria, dengue, encephalitis, hantavirus, rift valley fever, lyme disease, chikungunya, west nile virus

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what are the impacts of increasing allergens due to climate change on human health?

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respiratory allergies & asthma

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what are the impacts of water quality impacts due to climate change on human health?

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cholera, crytosporidiosis, campylobacter, leptospirosis, harmful algal blooms

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what are the impacts of water & food supply impacts due to climate change on human health?

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malnutrition & diarrheal disease

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what are the impacts of environmental degredation due to climate change on human health?

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forced migration, civil conflict, mental health impacts

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what are the impacts of extreme heat due to climate change on human health?

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heat-related illness and death, cardiovascular failure

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how does NHS cause carbon footprint?

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  • medicines & chemicals = 20%
  • personal travel = 10%
  • anesthetic gases
  • other stuff
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how can you do ecologically sustainable clinical practice?

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  • remote consultations when able
  • can we re-use stuff?
  • is there a non-pharmaceutical alternative?
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