A further comment on the snake bite patient; I had to break the news of his death to his father today. He took it very much in his stride, showing almost no emotion at the untimely death of his son. I have come to expect this from the Zulu people who respond similarly to death and birth. What I'm not sure is whether they have lower expectations on survival or whether they just show their emotions in different ways. It can make it hard at times to empathise with them.
However, as I had found the case so upsetting, I was taken aback that his family didn't seem to, I was expecting tears or even anger but he merely nodded, patted me on the arm and said "we are all only here for a short time".
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How horribly upsetting C, but ultimately you asked your specialists for help with something you're not equipped to deal with, and you can't take responsibility for his delay in treatment/transfer - you're left with no choice but to follow their less than sage advice and decisions. Just remember that it happens All the time back home too, but sadly the consequences are usually less dire because of the availability of 'back-up' here; it doesn't make it any-the-more your fault.
ReplyDeleteYou're doing an amazing job, keep your pecker up! Love robo xx
I agree with the above Caroline. I have been glued to your blog for the past few weeks and everytime I try to write a message I exceed the word count. So this will be short! VTS is not the same without you. Will write more as you write more. Kaiser x
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