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Shark attack/bite to my left hand and subsequent treatment

Posted By sierrarj34

"Shark attack/bite to my left hand and subsequent treatment"

About: Coral Bay Nursing Post Exmouth Health Service Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital / Surgical Services

(as the patient),

I was attacked by a shark whilst diving South of Coral Bay, Western Australia. Bite to my left hand, extensive lacerations. In extreme pain and distress, takin to Nursing Post at Coral Bay for initial treatment. Then to Exmouth hospital for care whilst awaiting transport to Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital Perth for surgery. The care I received from every proffesional along the way was fantastic.

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Response from Kumar Deep, Operations Manager- Gascoyne, WA Country Health Service 8 months ago
Kumar Deep
Operations Manager- Gascoyne,
WA Country Health Service

Submitted on 19/07/2024 at 3:01 PM
Published on Care Opinion at 3:09 PM

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Dear sierrarj34

Thank you for reaching out to us on Care Opinion.

I cannot begin to imagine the pain and distress you described being in after a shark bite. I can certainly appreciate that you would have required professional care urgently and across numerous sites. I am very pleased to know that you received that at both Coral Bay Nursing Post and Exmouth Hospital, then ultimately at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital when you reached them.

I have shared your kind words with the teams at Coral Bay Nursing Post and Exmouth Hospital and acknowledged the excellent work they did supporting you.

I hope your hand is healing and you are back diving soon.

Regards

Kumar Deep

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Response from Jodi Graham, Executive Director, Sir Charles Gairdner Osborne Park Health Care Group 8 months ago
Jodi Graham
Executive Director,
Sir Charles Gairdner Osborne Park Health Care Group

Submitted on 23/07/2024 at 4:30 PM
Published on Care Opinion at 4:46 PM

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Dear sierrarj34,

Thank you for taking the time to share your story about the fantastic care that you received after being attacked by a shark. I can’t fathom the distress and pain that you have endured.

It will be my pleasure to pass on your thanks and appreciation to the staff in Surgical Services at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital. I know all staff involved will be touched by your kind words.

We wish you well with your recovery.

Kind regards,

Jodi Graham

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