ASGE Annual Postgraduate Course: Clinical Challenges and Real-Time Decision Making in GI Endoscopy (On-demand) | May 2023-Session 3 - Overholt Lecture

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In this video, Dr. Rabia De La Tour discusses the carbon footprint in the healthcare industry, specifically in the field of gastroenterology. She highlights the importance of understanding climate change, its impact on the environment, and the role of healthcare institutions in contributing to carbon emissions. Dr. De La Tour emphasizes that the healthcare industry is a major contributor to greenhouse gases, with hospitals generating a significant amount of waste. She explains that reducing unnecessary procedures and adopting sustainable practices can help mitigate the carbon footprint of hospitals. Dr. De La Tour also discusses large-scale options for healthcare decarbonization, such as transitioning to renewable energy sources and providing sustainable food. She suggests practical interventions that can be implemented in endoscopy units, including telemedicine, waste reduction, recycling, and reusing medical devices. Dr. De La Tour concludes by emphasizing the importance of individual efforts and the potential for healthcare institutions to lead the way in sustainability.

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Rabia De Latour, MD

Keywords

carbon footprint

healthcare industry

gastroenterology

sustainable practices

decarbonization

telemedicine