Mr Chris Pointon - Metro South Health€¦ · Founder of #hellomynameis Staff are invited to attend...

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Metro South Health 12.30pm to 2.30pm Thursday 21 September 2017 Russell Strong Auditorium | Princess Alexandra Hospital With special international keynote speaker Mr Chris Pointon Husband of Dr Kate Granger NHS England Founder of #hellomynameis Staff are invited to attend a special session that will explore the basic principles of person-centred care, and the future plans for Princess Alexandra Hospital and Metro South Health. #hellomynameis is a campaign created by Dr Kate Granger, a registrar in aged care, who became terminally ill with cancer. Dr Granger pledged to make a difference to healthcare delivery and highlight the importance of staff introductions. Through social media this program has benefited millions of patients globally. After Kate’s death in 2016, Kate’s husband, Chris is keeping the campaign alive throughconference talks across the world, book writing, presenting awards and social media. Find him on twitter @PointonChris. Visit: https://hellomynameis.org.uk for more information. Register online at: metrosouth.health.qld.gov.au/events

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Metro South Health

12.30pm to 2.30pmThursday 21 September 2017

Russell Strong Auditorium | Princess Alexandra Hospital

With special international

keynote speakerMr Chris Pointon Husband of Dr Kate Granger NHS EnglandFounder of #hellomynameis

Staff are invited to attend a special session that will explore the basic principles of person-centred care, and the future plans for Princess Alexandra Hospital and Metro South Health.

#hellomynameis is a campaign created by Dr Kate Granger, a registrar in aged care, who became terminally ill with cancer. Dr Granger pledged to make a difference to healthcare delivery and highlight the importance of staff introductions. Through social media this program has benefited millions of patients globally.

After Kate’s death in 2016, Kate’s husband, Chris is keeping the campaign alive throughconference talks across the world, book writing, presenting awards and social media. Find him on twitter @PointonChris. Visit: https://hellomynameis.org.uk for more information.

Register online at: metrosouth.health.qld.gov.au/events