reply: Morgan - someone has implied that you are a lawyer; if so, your indulgence of straw man arguments makes more sense!
There's a story on the surgeon here: Clicky
Seems like he's pretty well regarded. Prince, I haven't met you, but on the credibility stakes, he's probably got an anonymous poster covered at this point.
reply: the story on him is irrelevant to my argument. I know a guy who changes a tyre amazingly well, there is even an article on him, but really...
There are a few assumptions and assumptions presented as facts in your post Prince, for example:
i. That the surgery is routine.
reply: its a plate on a fracture, yes its routine. I needn't elaborate.
ii. That MRSA infections are common (the rate of infection was 0.35 cases per 10,000 bed days of patient care under surveillance at Epworth Richmond where the surgeon operates).
Reply: what authority are you relying on to make this claim? Why are all patients admitted to W.A hospitals asked if they have been admitted to a Vic hospital in the prior 2 years if not for MRSA? (rhetorical)
iii. That the benefits of seeing a well-regarded specialist who is across Fyfe's previous history (having performed the previous surgery) doesn't outweigh that very small risk.
reply: two wrongs don't make a right. Try not to send your Ferrari to Melbourne twice.
iv. That none of those risks were mitigated.
reply: mitigation does not equal negation, especially not simple negation. Therefore likely still inappropriate management.
v. That Roly is actually making the decision.
reply: that's where the "dockerlanders will have to accept" bit comes in...you need to suspend your disbelief if you want to read on.
vi. That Roly is making that decision based on being under the influence of this surgeon.
reply: see above.
vii. That Fyfe's management are so inept that they let their cash cow have a career-affecting surgery done in a manner that no Doctor in their right mind would recommend.
reply: well, on that point I'll concede to some hyperbole. I am sure there are millions of doctors in the world who would. I doubt there is a good doctor in their right mind who would.
viii. That Freo's Doctors wouldn't be in touch with the surgeon.
reply: straw man. I didn't say that.
I know you'd prefer us to accept 'you have some authority' on this, but you've basically made some pretty serious allegations of negligence against Freo's coach, medical staff, a well-respected surgeon, and Fyfe's management. Hackdorn worthy in fact.
reply: Look in the mirror
