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Fellow HST Members,

I have not been around as much or reported on things as vigilantly as usual. My 95-year-old father had a botched procedure last April, which led to a cascade of hospitalization and, unfortunately, his death in early August. I am angry that he died because of someone's mistake, but I hope to return to my usual self in a few weeks. Thank you for your understanding.

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Condolences on your loss.
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We've lost a friend, and a brother and sister in law within the previous two years, all well before their time, to medical mistakes. It can be very "dismaying". Hug those you love, the contact is therapeutic for us primates. You focus on getting your bearings back, we can wait.
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I'm sorry for your loss, Maverick.
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So sorry for your loss. There's really nothing to apologize for. All of us have things that happen in our families that take us outside our suppposed duties. Here's hoping you get a great trip in the high country to provide solace in your grief.
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I am sorry for your loss, maverick. You have been missed here, but we have managed to keep going. Take the time you need. We'll be here.
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Sorry for your loss, Mav. I try to remember the good times I had with my dad. It helps.
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I'm sorry for your loss, Mav.
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Sorry to hear about your loss and I can relate to the medical mistakes part. I lost my dad over 20 years ago, but all of us (my bro, mom, Judy) felt that there were omissions, misdiagnoses, and wrong turns in his treatment that put him in a terminal situation.

Obviously no need to apologize because it goes without saying that your priorities were where they should be.

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Hi Peter,
At the risk of sounding flippant, if your dad made it to 95 without getting killed by a physician, he was lucky. As a retired med school faculty member, I should know. And they should know better. But lots don't. Sorry, and hugs from Joy & me. Cameron
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