Quote:
|
Originally Posted by swatsurgeon
Terry,
as a surgeon that has 'been under the gun' by family or friend of a patient, I always try to explain: I can only provide the tools for healing, the miracles are out of my hands.
There is no greater virtue than caring, which you displayed for your comrade...there is no greater loss than the one you felt at that time.
There is no second guessing your actions of the words of the surgeon when you landed. Clinical decisions are made and have to be lived with...read my byline ....the instant judgement...irrevocable actions, monumentous and dreadful all under the conditions of great stress......what is expected is the impossible but we try to deliver just that....unfortunately it doesn't always have a happy ending.
What you did is what I would expect, no less and nothing to be ashamed about in the hierarchy of command....you did what any fellow soldier would do.
ss
|
S:
I was thinking of you when I wrote this, wondering about your take on the situation...We are of a like mind. You'd be good to have around!
Larry Bodell was a good man, he did hs best! He gave his life for his country!
Terry