“Narratives of health care in war times” from EUNAMES

@hayfestival.bsky.social April book club choice is Paul Kalanithi's When Breath Becomes Air.
I'll be discussing the book with @drrachelclarke.com & Sarah Perry, both writers I admire enormously.
Please join us online, Thursday 23rd : 7 - 8pm BST

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Absolutely

Not just the UK were wedded to an outdated understanding of viral spread 🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️

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A good death? Living and dying well. A multidisciplinary symposium.
In collaboration and hosted by the Collaborative Centre for Values Based Practice

Hybrid event, this looks good

Same…. Ongoing quote from Emmanuel Macron

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Synopsis …..

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President Emmanuel Macron recommends a third way

June Fest Literary Event - ‘Meet the Writers’ & ‘Short Story Competition Awards’ — Junefest June Fest 2026 Literary Event Tickets (€10) can be purchased here for this exciting June Fest Literary Event which will also feature a pop up book shop provided by Woodbine Books. ‘Meet The Wri...

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Short story competition xx

John Launer: The pluripotent consultation Every time I teach, I try to introduce an exercise I’ve never done before. I hope this ensures that people are less likely to be bored if they’ve already been to one of my workshops, but it also keeps...

Medical students and residents learn formulaic ways of conducting consultations. But in reality these can often develop in multiple directions, and be more like freeform jazz than line dancing. How do we teach this?

My latest "Talking Point" @bmj.com

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Just out: a fascinating collection of autobiographical essays by psychiatrists about how their personal struggles have intersected with their professional identity.

Editor Glenn Roberts is one of the pioneers of narrative-based approaches to psychiatry and psychotherapy.

personally-speaking.com

European Citizens' Initiative Give your support !

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Info on EU citizens online appeal to suspend EU-Israel Agreement because of Israeli human rights violations

“⚠️ACTION CALL
EU citizens against EU-Israel Association Agreement

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Link:
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#HumanRights #Palestine”

Isfahan - Wikipedia

Massive attacks tonight on central Isfahan, a sacred and stunning city in Iran of 2.3 million people. The city is on fire. The deaths and damage will be catastrophic. It would be like someone blowing up the Vatican, for comparison. May those responsible burn in hell.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isfahan

Submission from Dr. Miriam Colleran — Women in Medicine in Ireland Network

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Delighted to have some poems shared at WiMiN last week.

Tá súil agam go mbainfidh sibh taitneamh astu, I hope that ye enjoy them

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I’m so sorry Sarah. That sounds awful

Beannachtaí Lá Fhéile Phádraig raibh go léir
Blessings of St. Patrick’s Day on ye
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Opinion: The power of showing up for an ailing loved one What if the problem is not that families have too little to offer, but that we misunderstand what truly helps?

A beautiful piece from Prof. Harvey Chochinov on (suggestions for) supporting a loved one who is seriously ill.

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Time zones can be so tricky.

Hope all’s well with you DV

@lemonde.fr

societal & individual coercion?

A comprehensive review by the Danish Ethics Committee (2023)

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Euthanasia: France Will Have the Most Permissive, Expeditious, and Repressive Procedure in the World The bill as submitted to the National Assembly for a vote opens widely the door to euthanasia and assisted suicide. It is not limited to terminally ill...

From France: this is a shocking unsafe & ableist proposal

What level of error is acceptable?

Data shows us that we / healthcare professionals incl us doctors underdiagnose elder abuse. So what safeguards are even being considered?

Where is the protection from (1)

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Register for Surgical Palliative Care Symposium in April Join the virtual Surgical Palliative Care Symposium on April 23 to explore patient-centered strategies and emerging research.

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Surgical palliative care

Economist Jeffrey Sachs: U.S.-Israeli “War of Choice,” Assault on U.N. Charter Could Lead to WWIII The global economy has been rocked by the war in the Middle East, with Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz threatening energy flows and sending the price of oil soaring to its highest level in year...

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US & Israel’s illegitimate attack on Iran

Israeli government & IDF playbook: kill clinicians & destroy healthcare facilities. Healthcare is for all.

Israeli war crimes & terrorist actions.

Cuireadh daoine chun bás, dunmharú. Murdering.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh siad 🙏🙏

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