Why Sustainable Healthcare Must Also Be Patient-Centred
Sustainable healthcare must cut emissions while improving patient safety, access, recovery and dignity across the full care journey.
sustainability • ethics • climate • waste • renewables • ecology • poverty • equality
Sustainable healthcare must cut emissions while improving patient safety, access, recovery and dignity across the full care journey.
U.S. healthcare costs leave patients exposed to debt, delayed care, surprise bills, and financial stress, even with insurance.
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