Climate Doctors: Frontline Medical Care for Climate Change

Explore the critical intersection of climate change and healthcare in this 53-minute conference talk from The Aspen Institute. Delve into the visible signs of a changing climate, including extreme weather events, disease outbreaks, and environmental challenges. Discover how medical schools and health systems are adapting their curricula to prepare physicians for recognizing and responding to climate-related health consequences. Learn about unexpected disease patterns, evolving allergies, and the impact on patient care during climate-induced disruptions. Gain insights into the importance of integrating climate change awareness into medical training to better equip healthcare providers for the challenges ahead.