Embedding telehealth for sustainable health services linking Oceania

Cobi Calyx, Rona Weerasuriya, Sarah J. White*

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

The expansion of telehealth during the COVID-19 pandemic can be further adapted and extended to align with principles of climate justice. We argue that high-emission countries with well-developed medical systems, like Australia, should support communities disproportionately impacted by climate change who request assistance, like in small island states of Oceania. Linking health services in small island states with neighbouring countries’ medical systems can support sustainability, if such reconfigurations are appropriately resourced and accessibility is prioritized. Investments in telehealth, particularly reconfiguring services through community-led linkages with larger medical systems, supports the sustainable development goal of universal access to healthcare.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)505-507
Number of pages3
JournalFamily Practice
Volume40
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jun 2023
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • climate change
  • climate justice
  • telehealth

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