Evaluating the environmental impact of digital health applications: a case study of an e-referral service in Paris hospitals
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Morand, Clément, Névéol, Aurélie, Tsopra, Rosy, Tropeano, Anne-Isabelle, de Chambine, Sophie, Klinguer, Cécile, Ligozat, Anne-Laure
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This article presents a case study evaluating the environmental impact of the Direct AP-HP/Lorah e-referral service in Paris hospitals. It provides recommendations for prospectively assessing the environmental footprint of digital health applications, aiming to help healthcare institutions make more sustainable digital choices.
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Prospectively evaluating the environmental impacts of digital health applications: a case study and recommendations
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