Climate change as a health emergency: Local and global impacts

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In this episode:

  • How climate-related health issues are already presenting in everyday consultations
  • The humanitarian consequences of climate change
  • Practical ways clinicians can frame climate change as a health risk factor in patient discussions
  • Why sustainable healthcare practice matters, and how doctors can reduce the carbon footprint of medicine
  • The role of medical advocacy and collective action in promoting climate justice and protecting vulnerable populations

 

Experts: Dr Kate Wylie, General Practitioner
Simon Eccleshall, Head of Programs, Médecins Sans Frontières Australia

Host: Dr David Lim, GP and Medical Educator

Total time: 56 mins

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Last Updated: 25 Sep, 2025

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