Canadian Association of
Nurses for the Environment
Association canadienne des infirmières
et infirmiers pour l'environnement
Canadian Association of
Nurses for the Environment
Association canadienne des infirmières
et infirmiers pour l'environnement
Medications impact the environment across their lifecycle, spanning production, transportation, use, and disposal. With more than 30% of Choosing Wisely recommendations focusing on unnecessary medication use, there is a significant opportunity to improve patient care and reduce environmental harm.
Don’t miss Choosing Wisely Talks on September 18 at 12 p.m. ET, featuring a panel discussion on medication use and its impact on the environment. Experts will address current climate challenges and explore how the health care sector can play a positive role in promoting both patient and planetary health.
From Pill to Planet: The Environmental Impact of Inappropriate Medication Use