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Hall 4

Session Type
WORKSHOP
Date
08.07.2021, Thursday
Session Time
05:30 PM - 07:00 PM
Room
Hall 4
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ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE FAMILY PRACTICE AND THE PLANETARY HEALTH MOVEMENT IN THE WONCA EUROPE REGION

Date
08.07.2021, Thursday
Session Time
05:30 PM - 07:00 PM
Room
Hall 4
Lecture Time
05:30 PM - 07:00 PM
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Abstract

Abstract Body

Aim and Learning Objectives
Human Health and the future of our planet are interconnected and both are under pressure. Healthcare systems have a role in managing harms to human health and well-being from a changing climate. However, health systems also contribute to the carbon footprint.
The WONCA Working Party on Environment urges GPs / FD’s to lead on planetary health (PH).
The Irish College of General Practitioners (ICGP) Sustainability Working Group developed an infographic demonstrating various roles of the GP/FD in PH: 1) PH urgency 2) Quality of patient care and 3) Minimising waste in a health system with finite resources.
The Vasco da Gama Movement will conduct a SWOT analysis of the role of the GP clinician with a duty to mitigate the impact of environmental changes on the health of their community.

Methods
15-minute Plenary 1 Introduction to PH & Infographic
20-minute Break out session 1: PH activities in family practice
20-minute Plenary 2 Report from Breakout 1 and Introduction to Breakout 2
20-minute Break out session 2: SWOT analysis of GP role in PH
15-minute Plenary 3 Q&A C conclusion

Results
We expect that participants will explore their unique position in primary care for addressing PH. They will consider practical ways to improve environmental sustainability in their practice team and as part of a collaborative movement in European family medicine.

Conclusions
ICGP, EQuiP and the Vasco da Gama Movement have come together to raise awareness on greener practice in family medicine among member organisations within the WONCA Europe region. The conclusions will input into the EQuiP WG for Environmentally Sustainable Family Practice to guide the development of education on PH health and encourage advocacy for healthier people in healthier communities.



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ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE FAMILY PRACTICE AND THE PLANETARY HEALTH MOVEMENT IN THE WONCA EUROPE REGION - SPEAKERS

Date
08.07.2021, Thursday
Session Time
05:30 PM - 07:00 PM
Room
Hall 4
Lecture Time
07:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Session Icon
Pure Live, Pre-Registration