I've had better days- need to dump this somewhere :(

[chris jones2.4]

shit dude, thts not good:(, hope he gets well soon and back on his feet, need any help, give us pm' im just across the bay,

[smithysamrc]

Hope it all goes well for your and the best of luck to your friend :)

[Guest]

Sounds like he was in good hands with you. Wish you well and that your colleague recovers quickly and fully.

[andylinney]

Alex, I think you already know in your heart that you did the right thing and it's so easy to doubt yourself following situations like this when you get the oppurtunity to analyse all of the decisions you made and actions you took. My Mrs is a GP reg and I've helped out in some pretty grim situations where we've stopped to help and we've always spent the few hours after discussing what happened and making sure that nothing is playing on our mind too heavily. It seems you're doing the same here and so that's got to be a good thing.

I also know that having knowledge of what's happened to your partner doesn't help detach the fact from the feelings.

Rest well knowing that you did all that you could mate.

Andy

[Mart61]

That's go to be a very harrowing experience for anyone and my thoughts are with you.

Rest assured that, whatever the outcome, you did everything possible for your colleague.

Keep up the good work.

[Janek]

Good work, glad you were there to help when you were needed most, hope your friend and colleague gets better soon.

We always expect Doctors to be there to help us in our hours of need, but it's easy to forget that you are human too, and also have hours of need.

We're thinking of you, and your partner.

[Tony Brazao]

Alex,

I'm sorry to hear about your partner.

A few years ago my Dad had a subarachnoid hemorrhage; I can't feel your pain, but I can imagine how you feel.

It sounds like you did everything you could and, you knew what to do and reacted well, I am sure your partner will be grateful you came to his aid.

I hope he gets better soon, I wish him well.

Tony

[scallybert]

[quote=alex;485895][...]I work as a doctor - my work partner collapsed on me this morning- one second right as rain, next, collapsed on the floor not breathing and having fits.

I spent 12 minutes working on him before the paramedics got through the crap traffic to help me. I did everything I could and did it well but could not help myself shaking like a leaf and nearly had meltdown after the ambulance had taken him away- [...]
He has had a big brain hemorrhage and all I can do now is wait and stay hopeful for his family.
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I hope he's ok, and it strikes me how lucky he was to have you there when it happened.

[EtheAv8r]

Alex

[COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]Not on the forum much lately due to 'other stuff', but am very sorry to read of your heartache and I know this will be a difficult time for you. I hope your partner makes a full recovery, and let’s face it – if it had to happen, then best when you were there to administer rapid treatment and call the ambulance, rather than in the middle of the night…..[/FONT][/COLOR]
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[FONT=Verdana]Good luck my friend…. We all need luck and love to survive in this world.[/FONT]

[Mart61]

Hi Alex

Any news on your partner?

[alex]

Yes- sad news indeed- he died last weekend- the bleed was too catastrophic despite best medical efforts. He donated all his organs- a final selfless act which is totally him. I went to see him at the undertakers- he had his favorite walking boots on, his hat, glasses in his top pocket and a wicker coffin- absolutely right for him.

He was fascinated by my helicopters and I reckon he would have got one eventually.

His funeral will be huge- he made a difference to so many lives. It is now my job to continue his legacy and ethos in the practice.

I raised a final toast to Michael Giblin, I could not have found a better man to work with.

Death is crap, especially when it comes early to the wrong person- live life and enjoy it- you never know what's coming at you.

Cheers Mike

Alex

[smithysamrc]

[COLOR=#333333][FONT=Arial]Death, inevitable Death.
So now You come to show Your world,
Hence the blackened cloak – unfurled.
And peering down upon my form
– Bereft of pity – Your eyes of storm.

Death, inexorable Death.
‘When? ’ The only question out of Thee.
My dream retorts 'But ne’er for me! ’
But now awake, I bid you so –
My giving tears cry ‘Where to go? ’

Death, adamant Death.
You cast Your spell and guide me 'way,
For life and I have had our day.
And what of me? I prey You, tell!
Be glorious in Heaven or gnarled in Hell?

Death, ineluctable Death.
Oh wiry ghoul, I'm here to follow –
I leave my body grey and shallow.
‘Come! ’ You bid in thund’ring tones,
‘Beg farewell to shattered bones.’

Mark R Slaughter


Really sorry to hear about your friend, he seemed like a great, good guy.


All the best




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[Mart61]

So sorry to hear this Alex. I hope that time will heal your wounds and I feel sure his legacy will live on in you, his family and all those whose lives he improved, or saved, as a result of his work.

[Tony Brazao]

Very sad news, I am sorry to hear it.

God bless him. :grouphug:

[Terry-T7]

Sad Times Alex, Sounds like he meant a lot to both you and your community, and as I said previously it sounds as though he couldnt have had anyone better by his side in his hour of need.

My son has just had the words "Some people are so afraid to die, they never begin to live" & "Live every day as if its your last" Tattoo'ed on his arm in memory of my dad who passed suddenly at the age of 58 so I am completely with you on the live for today policy.

As has been said Time is a great healer and you have memories to cherish.