From doctor to ‘eco-champion’

In addition to saving patients’ lives, doctors are now being asked to take an active role in saving the planet. But how important is environmental policy to the health of the nation? Should the ‘green issue’ become a ‘health issue’ and why should doctors in the UK be concerned about the environment on behalf of their patients? LOUISE FRAMPTON examines the latest debate.

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