‘The loop of lunacy keeps playing in my mind’: Hospice interview with a dying general (practitioner)

Dr Pam Rachootin.

The following story is based on an interview with a dying “General”, admitted to hospice.

The General worked as a practitioner.

(I am not allowed to use the “D” word to describe him because he is no longer registered by AHPRA, and he doesn’t want to incite any possible legal repercussions should his job title of the last 40 plus years be mentioned.)

One dare not underestimate AHPRA’s determination to protect the public, even if it means pursuing someone taking their last few gasping breaths.