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"I wrote a song dedicated to all medical staff at the hospital"

About: Fiona Stanley Hospital / ICU Intensive Care Unit

(as the patient),

I was flown to a metro hospital by Royal Flying doctors early last year from the Kimberley’s with MRSA then transferred to Fiona Stanley hospital where my condition eventually turned into blood septicemia, organ failure and an induced coma. It didn’t look like I was going to make it but through a combined effort of your skills I am here today.

I woke up with psychosis I didn’t know who I was and it was a very scary place for some time. I hope you know it was mainly the drugs, shock and trauma…you see people at their worst but I believe you keep trying. I didn’t think I was going to speak or walk let alone sing and live as well as I do today.

I was in hospital 3 months all together in which I realised the sacrifice you make every day for others. From the surgeons who operated, to the doctors who treated me, the nurses who cared and watched over me, the orderlies who carried me, the specialists and psychologists who talked to me I know how lucky I am.

ICU is a very stressful place to be in I nearly lost my mind but I believe you did whatever you could and I am forever grateful. This song I wrote is for you, all of you. I know you believe in science but I think you are angels too. 

The song is called Aurora. I wish you all the best and thank you 

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Response from Neil Doverty, Executive Director Fiona Stanley and Fremantle Hospitals Group, South Metropolitan Health Service nearly 2 years ago
Neil Doverty
Executive Director Fiona Stanley and Fremantle Hospitals Group,
South Metropolitan Health Service
Submitted on 30/06/2022 at 10:37 AM
Published on Care Opinion at 11:06 AM


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Dear echoej99

Wow, three months sure is a long time to stay with us, and to be away from your beautiful red earth home in the Kimberley. I am glad to hear you have recovered, and so proud to receive your lovely compliments about our staff who cared for you. Thank you so much for the song you have written us - I would love to hear 'Aurora' for myself, and perhaps share it at one of our staff forums.

As Care Opinion is anonymous, could you kindly get in touch with Angela in my office (ph 08 6152 3262 or via email FSHFeedback@health.wa.gov.au) to let us know how we can listen to the song.

Kind regards,

Neil Doverty

Group Executive Director

Fiona Stanley Fremantle Hospitals Group

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