The ABC of Self-care
September 7, 2021
We are familiar with the acronym ABC when it comes to CPR, but what is the ABC of Self-care? … More The ABC of Self-care
Author: annemalatt
Anne has been a doctor for over 30 years and an eye surgeon for 25 years. She loves her work, her patients, teaching and writing, for she loves people and life. Anne feels great joy in being able to share her lived experience and wisdom, that other people may also learn and return to who they truly are.
Life in the time of Coronavirus: the only way ‘out’ is ‘in’
May 8, 2020
Life in the time of Coronavirus is very different for most of us. As the world descends into chaos around us and we are asked to isolate ourselves at home, without our usual celebrations, entertainment and distractions, with no gatherings of family and friends, no holidays away or even local trips, and with no movie theatres, cafés and shops open, what are we to do? … More Life in the time of Coronavirus: the only way ‘out’ is ‘in’
Coronavirus: isolate physically, but don’t socially isolate
May 7, 2020
Now, more than ever, is the time to connect deeply with ourselves, to remember we are all the same at heart, that we are in truth all one, and to reach out and connect with others, to remind them they are loved, as we all are, and to offer each other all the support in the world. … More Coronavirus: isolate physically, but don’t socially isolate
Why bring love into medicine?
May 6, 2020
The words love and medicine are rarely used in the same sentence. Not many people say they love taking their medicine. Not many doctors say they love practising medicine. Yet love is at the heart of everything we do. … More Why bring love into medicine?
What love is
February 14, 2020
We all know deep down what love is, for we come from love and we are love, in essence. … More What love is
When doctors make mistakes
February 5, 2020
Doctors make mistakes. No-one really likes to admit it or think about it or talk about it, but it happens all the time. … More When doctors make mistakes
The Art of Repose
February 4, 2020
I have learned a lot about the art of repose lately. I learned it by breaking my big toe, which was a painful way to learn a lesson, but I have tended to learn most of my lessons the hard way, up until now. … More The Art of Repose
Why half our patients don’t tell their doctors life-threatening details
February 3, 2020
I recently read an article stating that nearly half of patients who were surveyed online admitted they don’t tell doctors potentially life-threatening details of their history. … More Why half our patients don’t tell their doctors life-threatening details
World Mental Health Day – true health is for everyone, every day
February 2, 2020
It was recently (10/10) World Mental Health Day…What is the purpose of these special ‘days’ and what do we do with the problem once they are over for the rest of the year? … More World Mental Health Day – true health is for everyone, every day
From being bored to enriching life
February 1, 2020
If we are there in full, doing what we do, life is no longer boring, but rich and full and endlessly rewarding … why not enrich your life today? … More From being bored to enriching life
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