Increasing Understanding Winner - Kathryn Mannix
Increasing Understanding Winner - Kathryn Mannix
Kathryn Mannix worked in palliative medicine for 30 years, before taking early retirement to campaign for better public understanding of, and preparation for, dying.
Her first book, ‘With The End in Mind’, tells stories about how people live while they are dying. It became a best seller and has been translated into sixteen languages so far. Her second book, ‘Listen: How to Find the Words fo Tender Conversations’ was written during the first year of the Covid-19 pandemic and explores the art of participating in conversations that may feel emotional, frightening or daunting.
Dr Mannix has been busy with broadcasting, writing and lecturing ever since, and has discovered there is a public appetite for clear information and models for important conversations.
Her BBC Ideas video ‘Dying is not as bad as you think’ has had over three million views. She uses her significant Twitter following to raise awareness, share information on practicalities, and model supportive communication. Her books have become recommended reading for medical and nursing students, helping to prepare new generations of professionals to care for people who are dying.
As well as her individual endeavours, Dr Mannix supports and works alongside others in the field to promote greater knowledge and understanding around dying including delivering training, lectures and contributing to various education and planning ahead projects.
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