(Possible) suicide attempt using motorcycle

[Pete7]

Originally Posted by 21QUEST

Personally, I just try not to 'Judge' when in comes to instances like this.
What real difference does it make if a person wrote a note or not?
Is there a rule book outlining how to achieve the 'right type of suicide' ?
As had been mentioned, the very act goes against our survival instinct....doesn't that tell us a lot?

A lecture many years ago by an Army Padre on the subject was illuminating. What he said was that often once an individual has made the decision to take their life, they will feel a great weight has been lifted of their shoulders. Therefore any symptoms that those around them might hope to notice won’t be apparent. The individual will appear normal even happy because the decision has been made and they are just waiting for the right moment, which is why it is often such a shock for those around them.

I hope this guy pulls through and he gets a second chance at life.

Originally Posted by thulfi

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.

A lot of information to be putting in the public arena......

Please explain. We are very aware of patient confidentiality if that's what you're getting at.

I have not given any clue as to the name/age/race of the patient or even which hospital I am working in. Motorcycle accidents happen all the time. And if you really thought it's too much information for a public area (for whatever reason) why would you requote the whole post?

It's a quote, strangely 'quoting' original typed material of which another is the author.

Just saying.