‘Opting Out’ of Medical Snail Mail Can Boost Your Karma (and Maybe Save the Planet)

MedPage Today June 12, 2024
Eric Dessner, MD

— We can’t shrug off environmental responsibility just because we’re doctors

Even though I’m probably just average at best when it comes to being environmentally conscious, I still envision myself cruising into heaven via the express lane. Convertible top down, wind in my hair. No waiting. Angels waiving me through the pearly gates without any scrutiny. How does this square? How can I reconcile the fact that I’m willing to plunk a plastic straw into my iced coffee every morning and still expect to proceed expeditiously through the pearly gates?

Well, it’s because I’m a physician and a healer — of course! I know, I know: what hubris. And I don’t even practice pediatrics or neurosurgery, or a specialty worthy...

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