Dr Alison B
@aliblipcdoc.bsky.social
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Palliative/Supportive care physician. Pain med, rural hlth, renal supportive care. Safety of Drs & med students. Prioritise kindness, compassion & integrity. ID doc hubby. Views own. RT≠agreement. Live in rural NSW.
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aliblipcdoc.bsky.social
Love the “End PJ Paralysis” idea (developed in Broken Hill apparently).
Addressing issue of pts in hospital spending their time in PJs “paralysed”, bed bound or not allowed to move around & decondition+++

#25OPCC “I’m not dead yet” session.

@briandolan.bsky.social
@markbutlermp.bsky.social
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helenmhaydon.bsky.social
The heart needs time to catch up to what the mind knows. Not necessarily denial but allowing acceptance in manageable portions. #grief #25OPCC
aliblipcdoc.bsky.social
Great panel of indigenous & First Nation women ending the 1st day of #25OPCC (Oceanic Pall Care Conf) in Brisbane discussing providing palliative & aged care for First Nations people.

Importance of story coming through again @briandolan.bsky.social

@albomp.bsky.social
@markbutlermp.bsky.social
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christosargyrop.bsky.social
So I decided to take the histamine / #SARSCOV2 / #COVID19 literature for a ride after the astelazine nasal spray randomized trial that showed that application of the spray for 3 times a day may cut the risk of COVID19 PCR confirmed infection by 71%
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instanterudite.bsky.social
Here's the line-up for this week's #SundayShot. Please watch us! (& also like, subscribe and give us money)

It's going to be a great conversation. @wendybacon1.bsky.social, @boganintel.bsky.social, @arielbogle.bsky.social, @davemilbo.bsky.social.
Iran. Sovereign Citizens. Not the Midwinter Ball.
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mrrexpatrick.bsky.social
Yesterday, when Richard Boyle received ‘no conviction’, the judiciary gave whistleblowers a little bit of hope. Today the Labor Party and the Coalition hit back to ensure potential whistleblowers understand they won’t be supported if they tell the truth. #shameful #auspol
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australiainstitute.org.au
The idea that mass immigration is to blame for the housing crisis doesn't stack up when you look at the data.

Over the past 20 years the amount of housing in Australia has actually increased faster than the population has grown! 📈
@elinorjohnstonleek.bsky.social #auspol
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jessielilley.bsky.social
Interesting that Mehreen Faruqi was immediately sanctioned for holding up a sign in parliament supporting Gaza but Bob Katter threatens violence against a journalist who is simply doing his job and asking an MP a question - and has so far received no parliamentary censure.
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australiainstitute.org.au
New Australia Institute research reveals that 26 out of 37 Australian universities have financial links to fossil fuel companies.

Read Joshua Hill in Renew Economy about why universities need to end their ties with fossil fuel money.

#auspol
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drnicolec.bsky.social
Medical training does not need to be traumatic. Learning can happen without intimidation, abuse, and fear of others. #MedEd
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drkathrynmannix.bsky.social
Talking about dying isn't 'a job for palliative care.'

If your patient's condition *may progress to end their life, then YOU need to be able to speak gently, clearly & kindly about the process of dying.

Perhaps this might help you find some words:

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Dying for Beginners | Dr Kathryn Mannix
In modern British society, death is out of sight and behind closed doors. Many of us lack direct exposure to the dying process - with all sorts of potential emotional and spiritual consequences for how we grieve our loved ones, as well as how we prepare for our own deaths. What does the dying process actually look like? A short animation by Emily Downe, and voiced by Dr Kathryn Mannix which guides you gently on a step by step journey through the process of dying. Acclaimed author, speaker and former palliative care physician Dr Kathryn Mannix has spent her medical career working with people who have incurable, advanced illnesses. The author of two Sunday Times Bestsellers – With The End in Mind and Listen, Dr Mannix is on a mission to reclaim the public’s understanding of dying. CREDITS Written and voiced by Dr Kathryn Mannix Directed and designed by Emily Downe Animated by Martha Halliday Music and sound by Jan Willem de With Produced by Theos with thanks to The Fetzer institute Find out more about Theos' work in the area of death, dying and the afterlife here: https://www.theosthinktank.co.uk/dying-for-beginners-theos-work-on-death-dying-and-the-afterlife ***** Like what you see? Be sure to sign up to the Theos monthly newsletter to stay up-to-date with all our content, research and events: https://confirmsubscription.com/h/d/E9E17CAB71AC7464 CONNECT WITH THEOS Twitter: https://twitter.com/Theosthinktank Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theosthinktank LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/theos---the-think-tank/ Website: https://www.theosthinktank.co.uk/ CHECK OUT OUR PODCASTS The Sacred: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-sacred/id1326888108 Reading Our Times: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/reading-our-times/id1530952185
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liangrhea.bsky.social
The perennial US 'flog trainees to make them better' argument has kicked off again on 'X'.

*We* will continue training equally competent surgeons within safe work hours- and building workforce resilience. For pts and rota coordinators, 10 surgeons trying to 'drop' to 80 hrs <<< 15 un-fatigued ones.
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As usual a thoughtful/ incredible educator, has nailed it. Drop to 80-hrs time in 5yr surgery training by 5-10k hrs.
Recent data: 60% graduating chiefs are practice ready.
Pass/fail tests, now 3yr med school? The road to hell they say is paved w/ good intentions

If you push these efforts too far - shorten the schooling, shorten residency, get rid of the standardized tests, eliminate this and that...
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liangrhea.bsky.social
Civilian health facilities providing care to wounded and sick, healthcare workers, and medical supplies MAY NOT BE TARGETED UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES. A timely and much needed publication from the @facs.org Surgical Ethics Collaborative. We continue to advocate for access to healthcare. #MedSky
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australiainstitute.org.au
Pro-gun groups are mobilising against gun laws, and celebrating the increase in guns in our community.

We've launched a petition to create a National Firearms Register to help close dangerous loopholes and better protect public safety.

Can you sign and share?
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davidshoebridge.bsky.social
Labor today launched another cruel attack on refugees and migrants, tabling new legislation to strip people of the right to natural justice.