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Talking about Climate Change and Environmental Degradation with Patients in Primary Care: A Cross-Sectional Survey on Knowledge, Potential Domains of Action and Points of View of General Practitioners.

Hélène AndréJulia Gonzalez HolgueraAnneliese DepouxJérôme PasquierDagmar M HallerPierre-Yves RodondiJoelle SchwarzNicolas Senn
Published in: International journal of environmental research and public health (2022)
Most of the GPs were concerned about environmental and climate degradation. However, this study revealed a gap between the willingness of GPs to integrate the impact of climate change on health into their clinical activities and their lack of overall knowledge and scientific evidence on effective interventions. A promising way forward may be to develop co-benefit interventions adapted to the clinical setting on diet, active mobility and connecting with nature.
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