‘Lucky to be alive’

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‘Lucky to be alive’

Des Bailey

Des Bailey

Andrew Meads and Des Bailey, Acute Demand Management Services
Head of Acute Demand Management Service Andrew Meads with Des Bailey receiving treatment

Des Bailey’s treatment for septicaemia, brought on as a result of a colonoscopy, continues out of hospital as he reflects on his survival

Discharged from Christchurch Public Hospital after five days of treatment for septicaemia, I stood shivering at the pick-up point, clutching a bag ful