Health professionals in a changing climate: protocol for a scoping review.

This is the first scoping review of health professionals' activities to anticipate and prepare for health impacts attributable to climate change. It will provide evidence regarding the current situations worldwide and gaps in preparedness. The findings can be used to highlight accomplishments to date, identify gaps and further develop good practices for health professionals' engagement. The results will be published in the peer-reviewed literature and shared at health professional society meetings.