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‘6 steps to both greener and better primary care’ BMJ
BMJ Article from 2020
‘Climate Change, Health and Green Spaces’ Commentary
Paper from 2019 providing a good summary on the physical and mental benefits that come with access to an engagement with green space.
‘Reusable Insulin Pens’ – Paper
Reusable Insulin Pens save waste, money and carbon, and are often preferred by patients too. This paper explores this switch and many local guidelines now advocate for reusable options first line.
‘Show Me Your Meds Please’ Poster
An academic poster explaining the importance of asking patients ‘Show me your meds, please‘
A Sociological Exploration of Green Prescribing in the UK
Let Nature Be Thy Medicine: A Socioecological Exploration of Green Prescribing in the UK (2020)
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Active Travel Video for Patients (with sound)
You might want to add this video to your waiting room loop, regarding active travel, and also asking patients to re-register locally if they move away from the practice
Air Pollution
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