Alexander Woywodt, a consultant nephrologist, agrees with Issa and colleagues that healthcare systems must consider sustainability in their functioning. He notes that video consultations can help reduce the carbon footprint of care. Woywodt’s regional renal center studied the carbon dioxide saving from converting a large proportion of appointments from face-to-face to video consultations in a single outpatient clinic. The results showed significant potential for reducing carbon emissions. This highlights the importance of integrating sustainability into healthcare systems, including through the use of technology like video consultations.
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Sustainability and the NHS: video consultations are an opportunity
