We congratulate your team for your initiative to improve healthcare delivery to stroke patients1. The participation of multidisciplinary staff working at Gemba (where the work is done) is an excellent approach, discussing the strengths and weaknesses of care delivery, anticipating threats and looking for opportunities. We agree entirely with your views on quick-fixes, which may create work-arou...

This article argues that plastics ought to be included under the category of ‘hazardous’ healthcare waste and suggests health professionals should strive for alternatives as part their mission improve health. The focus this paper is on replacing, rather than recycling, plastics. rationale stance stems from unbridled escalation use, fact few countries have significant recycling capacity, because...