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- Climate change poses a serious threat to public health, leading to millions of deaths each year due to poor air quality, extreme temperatures, and related diseases.
- Clinicians hold a pivotal role as trusted sources of information and can significantly impact their patients’ understanding of the health effects of climate change.
- Effective communication techniques include meeting patients at their level, providing education on climate issues, and sharing genuine stories to foster understanding and preparation for climate-related health challenges.
Article Abstract
Climate change is considered one of the greatest threats to humanity and the most significant global public health emergency of our lifetime. Millions of people from throughout the globe suffer and die each year from degraded air quality, extreme heat, water and vector-borne diseases as well as the mental health effects of climate change. Because clinicians are considered one of the most trusted sources of climate information, they have a unique opportunity to communicate the many health-related effects of climate change to their patients. It is important for clinicians to understand the most beneficial techniques to use when communicating with patients who may need more information regarding climate change and extreme weather events. These include 1) meeting patients where they are, 2) providing patient education, and 3) telling authentic stories. Developing and delivering effective communication strategies to our patients to prevent and prepare for climate-related health issues are paramount- if we are to make meaningful progress.
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