(Possible) suicide attempt using motorcycle

Well as a quick fill in, I recently finished med school and am currently in my 2nd yr as a full time working doc (currently on a surgical rotation).

I was on-call today, trauma call at 8.15am; RTA - 1 motorcyclist, no other vehicles involved. Initially I was pretty shocked at the variety and severity of this guys injuries. 2 fingers remaining on the left hand, both humerus shattered, pelvis shattered, open midline femoral fracture, and that is only what you can see on the trolley. Who knows what's going on inside his abdomen and chest. The trauma guys worked on him all day and managed to save him, though that doesn't mean he is in the clear of course.

I heard later a suicide note was found with the guys belongings. I don't know if that means this was the suicide attempt or not as I didn't get specifics. Either way, it's a shame that some people feel there is no way out other than taking their own life. I dare not imagine what frame of mind this chap might be in should he make it through all of this.

More importantly, ride safe everyone! It's not a pretty picture and all happens in a flash.

Poor bloke, Lifes too important to throw away!

It's sad when somebody feels that suicide is the only way out of their situation and I have some sympathy, but... I can't help but feel there are ways to top yourself which are slightly less horrific for the people left behind who have to ultimately pick up the pieces afterwards. It's terrible for the hospital staff who have to deal with trauma cases like this, especially when there are other people who may need that medical attention who actually want to live.
It's worse however for the loved ones who, although perhaps thankful that their husband/son/father/brother has survived, will now face the prospect of having thier lives turned upside down. They will have to come to terms with the immediate situation and will possibly have to nurse him for weeks, months, years or for the rest of his life.
It may sound harsh to call this guy selfish but in a way it kinda was IMHO. I'm sure he wasn't in a fit state of mind when he felt like he had no other option but his chosen method was pre meditated and not impulsive (he wrote a note). If he truely wanted out there are ways that are kinder to those who have to deal with the aftermath.

Thank goodness no one else was involved in the accident itself. Let's hope he's grateful for having been saved by the hardworking staff at the hospital. God only knows how he feels having come through it, hopefully it might give him a new lease of life and a reason for fighting but who knows.

So what did he ride into?

[NTECUK]

The pressure of life can just get to people.
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[Fallout]

Originally Posted by dkid

It's sad when somebody feels that suicide is the only way out of their situation and I have some sympathy, but... I can't help but feel there are ways to top yourself which are slightly less horrific for the people left behind who have to ultimately pick up the pieces afterwards. It's terrible for the hospital staff who have to deal with trauma cases like this, especially when there are other people who may need that medical attention who actually want to live.
It's worse however for the loved ones who, although perhaps thankful that their husband/son/father/brother has survived, will now face the prospect of having thier lives turned upside down. They will have to come to terms with the immediate situation and will possibly have to nurse him for weeks, months, years or for the rest of his life.
It may sound harsh to call this guy selfish but in a way it kinda was IMHO. I'm sure he wasn't in a fit state of mind when he felt like he had no other option but his chosen method was pre meditated and not impulsive (he wrote a note). If he truely wanted out there are ways that are kinder to those who have to deal with the aftermath.

Mate, when you're suicidal, you seriously would not give a single feck about hospital staff and maybe not even your family. If you're so low that you're working against your strongest most basic instinct (survival), then you're well beyond compassion for others.

daily fail strikes again with sensationalist spin which probably only tells 10% of her story

[NTECUK]

But still sad
21 not lived at all ...

[Biker Biggles]

Originally Posted by dkid

It's sad when somebody feels that suicide is the only way out of their situation and I have some sympathy, but... I can't help but feel there are ways to top yourself which are slightly less horrific for the people left behind who have to ultimately pick up the pieces afterwards. It's terrible for the hospital staff who have to deal with trauma cases like this, especially when there are other people who may need that medical attention who actually want to live.
It's worse however for the loved ones who, although perhaps thankful that their husband/son/father/brother has survived, will now face the prospect of having thier lives turned upside down. They will have to come to terms with the immediate situation and will possibly have to nurse him for weeks, months, years or for the rest of his life.
It may sound harsh to call this guy selfish but in a way it kinda was IMHO. I'm sure he wasn't in a fit state of mind when he felt like he had no other option but his chosen method was pre meditated and not impulsive (he wrote a note). If he truely wanted out there are ways that are kinder to those who have to deal with the aftermath.

Agree 100%