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Becoming a Sustainable Academic Surgeon
Connie Shao1, Susan Tsai2, Russell Woo3
1Department of Surgery, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama.
The Journal of Surgical Research
|November 28, 2022
Summary
Surgeons can reduce their environmental impact by adopting sustainable practices in clinical and non-clinical settings. This leadership role in healthcare is crucial for mitigating climate change and protecting global health.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Public Health
- Surgical Practice
Background:
- Healthcare facilities are significant contributors to pollution and global warming.
- Climate change adversely affects human health via degraded air and water quality, and reduced access to food and shelter.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline the role of surgeons in climate change.
- To identify strategies for surgeons to minimize their carbon footprint.
Main Methods:
- Reviewing the contribution of surgical practices to climate change.
- Identifying sustainable practices for surgeons in clinical and non-clinical settings.
Main Results:
- Surgeons, as leaders in healthcare, can reduce waste, energy consumption, and emissions through conscious practices.
- Sustainability can be integrated into recruitment, education, and travel within academic surgery.
Conclusions:
- Academic surgeons have a leadership role in reducing environmental impact.
- Adopting sustainable practices is essential for safeguarding the planet for future generations.
