title: Becoming environmentally sustainable in healthcare: an overview.
abstract: This paper provides an overview of environmental sustainability in healthcare and highlights the need for a policy framework for action. Examples from overseas demonstrate what has effectively enabled mitigation of and adaptation to the threat of climate change. The need to overcome perceived limits and barriers to health professionals' engagement in sustainable practice is noted. The scientific evidence recommends immediate action.
authors.affiliation: Faculty of Health, University of Canberra, Locked Bag 1, Canberra, ACT 2601, Australia. Email.
authors.forename: Maggie
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Jamieson
authors.affiliation: Faculty of Health, University of Canberra, Locked Bag 1, Canberra, ACT 2601, Australia. Email.
authors.forename: Alison
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Wicks
authors.affiliation: Faculty of Education, Science, Technology & Mathematics, University of Canberra, Locked Bag 1, Canberra, ACT 2601, Australia. Email.
authors.forename: Tara
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Boulding
mesh_terms: D001315:Australia; D057231:Climate Change; D003247:Conservation of Natural Resources; D019981:Health Care Sector / Q000639:trends*; D006291:Health Policy; D006302:Health Services Research; D006801:Humans