The doctor behind Hello My Name Is has died

Dr Kate Granger had been battling cancer since 2011.

By Órla Ryan Sunday 24 Jul 2016, 3:49 PM

Jul 24th 2016, 3:49 PM 33,711 Views 19 Comments

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THE DOCTOR WHO founded the Hello My Name Is hospital campaign has died.

Dr Kate Granger had been battling cancer since 2011. She was 34 years old.

Following her admission to hospital, Kate noticed that very few of those treating her introduced themselves by name so she launched an initiative encouraging hospital staff to always introduce themselves to patients.

A number of hospitals in Ireland and the UK have adopted the policy.

Peacefully & surrounded by loved ones @grangerkate passed away yesterday. RIP my soul mate & TY. Love u 4ever... pic.twitter.com/2ZHrnlbJVn
— #hellomynameis (@PointonChris) July 24, 2016

Source: chris pointon/Twitter

Her husband Chris Pointon confirmed that she died yesterday, surrounded by loved ones.

Posted by on Monday, 24 February 2020

Kate, who had been receiving hospital treatment in Leeds, also raised £250,000 (about €300,000) for the Yorkshire Cancer Centre. She reached her fundraising target just three days ago.

Read: A terminally ill doctor wants all hospital staff to introduce themselves to patients

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The doctor behind Hello My Name Is has died

Dr Kate Granger had been battling cancer since 2011.