GI Now for Group Practice-2023 ASGE Postgraduate Course: Overholt Lecture

2023 ASGE Postgraduate Course: Overholt Lecture - What Changes Are Afoot

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In this video, Dr. Rabia De La Tour presents the inaugural Overholt Lecture on sustainable endoscopy. She discusses the carbon footprint of the healthcare industry and the need for hospitals to reduce their emissions. Dr. De La Tour explains the concepts of weather, climate, climate change, global warming, and greenhouse gases. She emphasizes the importance of transitioning to renewable energy sources and highlights the role of healthcare in contributing to greenhouse gas emissions. Dr. De La Tour discusses the specific impacts of climate change on gastrointestinal health and the vulnerabilities of the healthcare infrastructure. She also mentions the Joint Commission's proposed program on environmental sustainability in hospitals. Dr. De La Tour presents various strategies to reduce the carbon footprint of endoscopy units, including telemedicine, avoidance of unnecessary procedures, introduction of plant-based menus, and recycling and reusing medical products. She concludes by encouraging healthcare professionals to join the debate on climate change and take action to improve sustainability in their hospitals.

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Rabia De Latour, MD

Keywords

sustainable endoscopy

carbon footprint

healthcare industry

emissions reduction

renewable energy sources

greenhouse gas emissions