Towards NHS Zero: greener gastroenterology and the impact of virtual clinics on carbon emissions and patient outcomes. A multisite, observational, cross-sectional study.

Jonathan KingStephanie X PooAhmed El-Sayed Misha Kabir George HinerOlaolu OlabinanMichael J ColwillHomira Ayubinull nullEathar ShakwehVictoria T KronstenRawen KaderBu' Hussain Hayee

Published in: Frontline gastroenterology (2022)

Teleconsultations can provide patients with a flexible and safe means of being reviewed in outpatient clinics while simultaneously having a major impact on the reduction of carbon emissions created by the NHS.

Keyphrases

primary care
patient safety
municipal solid waste
life cycle
cross sectional
heavy metals
solid state