CAPhO 2024 Concurrent: Oncology Pharmacy - On the Front Line of a Climate Crisis

Presentation Summary:
This presentation examines how pharmacy professionals are already on the front line of the climate crisis, and how climate-conscious oncology pharmacists can significantly improve patient care. Participants will gain insights into the impact of climate change on health, particularly in the context of cancer and chemotherapy . The session will also discuss practical climate mitigation strategies, including examples relevant to deprescribing. Additionally, this session will also equips attendees with skills for the basics of climate adaptation within oncology pharmacy, focusing on emergency preparedness and clinical medication management during heat waves. This presentation will also provide next steps for pharmacy professionals interested in learning more, and conclude with a summary of how climate change affects supply chain considerations within the oncology pharmacy landscape.

Learning Objectives:
1. Develop an understanding of how climate change impacts health and cancer, specifically exploring the direct and indirect effects on patients receiving oncology medications
2. Explain how the awareness of climate change hazards can influence practical clinical decision making within oncology pharmacy, particularly related to climate adaptation
3. Explain how pharmacy professionals are at the forefront of the climate crisis, and how they can reduce emissions within their own day to day practice