{"product_id":"9780470656716","title":"Sustainable Healthcare","description":"\u003ch1\u003eSustainable Healthcare\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKnut Schroeder | Trevor Thompson | Kathleen Frith | David Pencheon\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eMedical \/ Health Policy\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSustainable Healthcare\u003c\/i\u003e sets out a vision for medical care of high quality, manageable cost and low impact on the planetary systems which sustain us.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn tackling the major challenges of our age, such as resource depletion, loss of biodiversity and climate change, health services can play a central role, moving from being part of the problem to becoming part of the solution. \u003ci\u003eSustainable Healthcare\u003c\/i\u003e explores questions such as:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat is the relevance of sustainability in healthcare?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow does climate change threaten human health?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow can we create low carbon care pathways?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow can healthcare organizations deal better with their waste?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow can death and dying become more sustainable?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow can we engage ourselves and others with this agenda?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eWritten by an international team combining clinical, educational, practical and policy expertise in sustainability and health, this book provides a synopsis of our current predicaments, and explores some of the emerging solutions. Containing case studies and resources for further information and action, \u003ci\u003eSustainable Healthcare\u003c\/i\u003e is a practical guide to making healthcare more sustainable for all healthcare professionals, managers and students.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Once in a while one comes across a book that makes a deep impact. Sustainable Healthcare is such a book and very timely in the context of modern healthcare and developing green policies.... The book is clear in ideas of critical thinking, scientific evidence and practical suggestions for transformative action.... An additional strength in this book are the summary key papers and reports including key points from the chapters. In addition, there is a comprehensive list of references in each chapter.... The authors cut through the jargon and challenge the rhetoric of both fear and denial.... The authors give examples of how we can engage with sustainability such as, diet and exercise, prescription management, contraception management and family planning and end of life care.... The book provides useful sources, references and key actions for individuals, healthcare organisations and policy making departments.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eA review by Prof Davinder Sandhu, Postgraduate Dean, Health Education South West, Severn Deanery, UK\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKnut Schroeder\u003c\/b\u003e General Practitioner (Family Physician), Concord Medical Centre and Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer, Centre for Academic Primary Care, School of Social and Community Medicine, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrevor Thompson\u003c\/b\u003e General Practitioner (Family Physician), Wellspring Healthy Living Centre and Reader in Healthcare Education, Centre for Academic Primary Care, School of Social and Community Medicine, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKathleen Frith\u003c\/b\u003e President, Glynwood and former Managing Director, Center for Health and the Global Environment, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDavid Pencheon\u003c\/b\u003e Director, NHS Sustainable Development Unit, East of England Strategic Health Authority, Cambridge, UK.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18 February 2013\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBMJ Books\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9780470656716\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaperback \/ softback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e280\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10.72\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44377886687372,"sku":"9780470656716","price":56.66,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9780470656716_910b5218-224b-454d-9e22-4601b4258c87.jpg?v=1780171171","url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9780470656716","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}