# Patient perspective on the climate health emergency

## TL;DR

This paper highlights the importance of involving patients and carers in addressing climate change and its health impacts.

## Contribution

The paper introduces the patient perspective as a critical component in climate health emergency responses.

## Key findings

- Patients and carers need accurate and practical information to contribute to sustainability efforts.
- Patients experience fears related to climate change and health, which are discussed in the paper.

## Abstract

Patients and carers must be part of the move toward reducing waste, improving sustainability and tackling climate change in the current emergency. Without accurate, practical information they cannot contribute. Patients have fears associated with climate change and health, which are explored here.