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Dr Kathryn Mannix

@drkathrynmannix.bsky.social

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Former palliative care doctor Campaigning for better public understanding & conversations about dying Writer: With The End In Mind & Listen Speaker Hopeful despite the circumstances. www.kathrynmannix.com

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Dr Kathryn Mannix @drkathrynmannix.bsky.social · 44m

I didn't know that. But they'd definitely starve if left in the bath.
I never squish them, though. I always introduce myself and explain that they can't stay.

Dr Kathryn Mannix @drkathrynmannix.bsky.social · 9h

Anyone else having trouble with spiders in the bath? I've put them all outside to find their pals, but look!
Shelob is trying to find them...

Bilbao. Awesome.

Spider the size of a house.
Sculpture.
Guggenheim Museum plaza, Bilbao.

Long view of Bilbao Guggenheim Museum with spider statue.

View across the river towards the beautiful Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao

House spider the size of my palm, under a drinking glass. Origin: my bath. Destination: my garden.

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Dr Kathryn Mannix @drkathrynmannix.bsky.social · 3d

Happy #WorldHospiceAndPalliativeCareDay.
What if we in High Income Countries reclaimed dying?
Even more important, what if #PalliativeCare was available to more than 4% of people in low & middle income countries?
#Justice
#UniversalHealthcare
#WHPCDay25

Canadian Virtual Hospice @virtualhospice.bsky.social · 3d

Today is #WHPCDay25! In this video, #palliativecare leader, Dr. Kathryn Mannix calls for dying to be reclaimed as an important and intimate part of every human being’s life. To shift from a medicalized approach to a holistic one. #WHPCD

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Dr Kathryn Mannix @drkathrynmannix.bsky.social · 3d

'I wake up every morning in my bed and on a planet.'
The zoomed-out, joined up view of our interconnectedness.
Worth a few minutes of your time.
bigthinkmedia.substack.com/p/i-went-to-...

I went to space and discovered an enormous lie

What astronaut Ron Garan saw in space changed his life forever – here’s what it taught him.

bigthinkmedia.substack.com

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Dr Kathryn Mannix @drkathrynmannix.bsky.social · 3d

I am weak with laughing 🤣

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Dr Kathryn Mannix @drkathrynmannix.bsky.social · 3d

On all levels 😂

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Dr Kathryn Mannix @drkathrynmannix.bsky.social · 6d

Great to hear video genius @drjrubenstein.bsky.social chatting to @clarefuller.bsky.social about dignity therapy, using videos as intros to tricky topics, & helping colleagues to make more timely referrals.
This video is one of my faves:
'Don't Make It Wierd'
youtu.be/nkWrJeBq0hI?...
#MedSky

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Dr Kathryn Mannix @drkathrynmannix.bsky.social · 10d

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Dr Kathryn Mannix @drkathrynmannix.bsky.social · 11d

Thank you.
I love the idea that the wisdom I learned from those colleagues, patients & families is still helping new doctors.
It salves (somewhat) my discomfort at telling stories for which I cannot seek permission. I hope every person whose story I've shared would be glad to know they are helping.

Dr Kathryn Mannix @drkathrynmannix.bsky.social · 11d

Honoured to be mentioned in despatches! Thanks @clarefuller.bsky.social @mancunianmedic.bsky.social
Excellent discussion abt helping patients & families understand progressing, long-term, incurable yet 'manageable' conditions, & poignant exploration of what is 'a good death' in different families.

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Dr Kathryn Mannix @drkathrynmannix.bsky.social · 12d

Final edits.
Intensive tea consumption.

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Dr Kathryn Mannix @drkathrynmannix.bsky.social · 13d

Carmarthen
Friday 10th October, afternoon.
Tickets are £2.50 with free tickets available.
bit.ly/4gHOncZ

Dr Kathryn Mannix Event | soulmidwife

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Dr Kathryn Mannix @drkathrynmannix.bsky.social · 13d

Aberystwyth
Tuesday 7th Oct, evening.
Book to ensure a seat - tickets are free but space is limited.
bit.ly/3VH7aM3

Microsoft Forms

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Dr Kathryn Mannix @drkathrynmannix.bsky.social · 13d

Next week I'll be visiting hospice and palliative care organisations in South Wales.
There will also be two public events:
Tuesday 7th Oct, evening of chat and refreshments in Aberystwyth
Friday 10th Oct, afternoon of chat and cakes in Carmarthen.
Info and tickets for ⬇️
Please share!

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Mark Hazelwood @palliativescot.bsky.social · 15d

@drkathrynmannix.bsky.social Edinburgh is famously accessible from the NE of England, & we are always delighted to welcome palliative care people across the border to our conferences. We have a great line up this year, closer & cheaper than London. www.palliativecarescotland.org.uk/content/annu...

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Irene Tuffrey-Wijne @tuffrey-wijne.com · 18d

Missed our webinar? The recording is now on YouTube, so you can catch up!

youtu.be/AK_2EtY8VXo

WEBINAR: Talking about dying with people with learning disabilities

YouTube video by Victoria & Stuart Project

youtu.be

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Dr Kathryn Mannix @drkathrynmannix.bsky.social · 16d

Thanks, Ian!

Dr Kathryn Mannix @drkathrynmannix.bsky.social · 16d

We're in the pink, for sure 🤣

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Dr Kathryn Mannix @drkathrynmannix.bsky.social · 16d

Angry beets sound terrifying! 😱

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Dr Kathryn Mannix @drkathrynmannix.bsky.social · 16d

Australian friends and followers, I'm excited to say I'll be in Sydney and Adelaide in June 2026.
Who should I meet?
Where should I visit?
Who are our people down under?

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Dr Kathryn Mannix @drkathrynmannix.bsky.social · 16d

I've got a grip of much of Phy§ick, and though not much to offer on 'making Cloth,' I could perhaps be considered to have experience alongside 'Dying'...
Clearly an Incompleat Woman 😆

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Dr Kathryn Mannix @drkathrynmannix.bsky.social · 16d

Speggtacular

Dr Kathryn Mannix @drkathrynmannix.bsky.social · 17d

I put in the oven.
Then forgot it.
Oops....

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Dr Kathryn Mannix @drkathrynmannix.bsky.social · 19d

Looking forward to it!
A bientôt!

Dr Kathryn Mannix @drkathrynmannix.bsky.social · 28d

Thank you 🧡