Affiliation:
1. Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Geisinger Medical Center Danville Pennsylvania USA
Abstract
AbstractThe COVID‐19 pandemic has illustrated that global events can have a profound impact on our health systems. While the pandemic is unprecedented, it does underscore the need to prepare for future global health concerns. Climate change is a looming threat with significant consequences for otolaryngologists and our patients. In this commentary, we discuss the need to assess our preparedness for climate change as well as the importance of reflecting on our responsibility to minimize our footprint.
Subject
Otorhinolaryngology,Surgery
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