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Sustainability of dermatological offices and clinics: challenges and potential solutions

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Ongoing high consumption of resources results in exceeding the planetary boundaries. Modern healthcare systems contribute to this problem. To address this issue, this article provides an overview of various aspects of sustainable actions in medical offices and clinics that can also be applied to der...

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Main Authors: Niebel, Dennis (Author) , Herrmann, Alina (Author) , Balzer, Susanne (Author) , Hecker, Christina (Author) , Koch, Susanne (Author) , Luhmann, Esther (Author) , Becker-Weimann, Su Youn (Author) , Tischler, Max (Author) , Löffler, Christin (Author) , Saha, Susanne (Author)
Format: Article (Journal)
Language:English
Published: Januar 2023
In: Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft
Year: 2023, Volume: 21, Issue: 1, Pages: 44-58
ISSN:1610-0387
DOI:10.1111/ddg.14952
Online Access:Verlag, kostenfrei, Volltext: https://doi.org/10.1111/ddg.14952
Verlag, kostenfrei, Volltext: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/ddg.14952
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Author Notes:Dennis Niebel, Alina Herrmann, Susanne Balzer, Christina Hecker, Susanne Koch, Esther Luhmann, Su Youn Becker-Weimann, Max Tischler, Christin Löffler, Susanne Saha
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Summary:Ongoing high consumption of resources results in exceeding the planetary boundaries. Modern healthcare systems contribute to this problem. To address this issue, this article provides an overview of various aspects of sustainable actions in medical offices and clinics that can also be applied to dermatology. Specific fields of action include energy consumption, structural measures, traffic and mobility, organization including digitalization as well as personnel and evaluation. Moreover, we discuss specific topics such as hygiene and cleansing, dermatosurgery and prescription practices. External treatments and cosmetics are discussed separately as dermatological peculiarities. Finally, we provide information on established initiatives for more sustainable health care in Germany. We aim to encourage critical reappraisal of currently established practices and to stimulate the implementation of sustainable measures.
Item Description:Gesehen am 12.06.2023
Physical Description:Online Resource
ISSN:1610-0387
DOI:10.1111/ddg.14952

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