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The Climate Conversation: Incorporating Planetary Health into Shared Decision-Making

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  • Wendy Levinson

  • Jan Oudenes

  • Samir Gupta

  • June 11, 2026

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    Healthcare contributes approximately 8% of carbon emissions in the USA, highlighting the need for climate considerations in medical decisions.

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    Patients and providers are increasingly concerned about climate change, with many willing to incorporate environmental sustainability into healthcare choices.

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    Switching from metered-dose inhalers to dry powder inhalers can significantly reduce carbon footprints while maintaining clinical efficacy.

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    Shared decision-making can include climate impacts as an additional risk/benefit, enhancing patient-provider relationships and addressing climate anxiety.

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    Medical education is evolving to include climate change discussions, aiming to normalize carbon footprint considerations in healthcare decision-making.

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The Climate Conversation: Incorporating Planetary Health into Shared Decision-Making

  • by Wendy Levinson, Jan Oudenes, Samir Gupta

  • June 11, 2026

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