At noon, a man in his 30s suffered a severe headache while practicing driving with his wife and was rushed to Hospital 103 in Hanoi. Upon arrival, Dr. Do Duc Thuan, Deputy Head of the Stroke Department at Military Hospital 103, emphasized the urgency of coordinating the rescue efforts quickly to save the man’s life.
Dr. Thuan diagnosed the patient with a ruptured aneurysm leading to a stroke, resulting in a grim prognosis. Despite the slim chances of survival, doctors dedicated themselves to treating the patient with compassion and understanding. Dr. Thuan used his communication skills to inform the patient’s wife about the seriousness of the condition while maintaining hope and trust between the medical team and family members.
The battle to save the patient lasted over an hour, but unfortunately, he did not survive. Dr. Thuan faced a difficult task of breaking the news to the patient’s devastated wife. Despite his disappointment, he strived to balance his professional responsibilities with his compassion for their grief. His calm approach helped ease her reaction to losing her husband.
Sudden deaths create challenges for doctors in delivering bad news to families. Dr. Hoang Tien Trong Nghia shared his experience of grappling with unexpected declines in patients’ health, even after positive prognoses.
He emphasized that clear communication and empathy are crucial during emotional moments like these.
Doctors need to prepare families for sudden deaths while providing support and understanding during these challenging times.
According to Dr Tran Quang Thang from World Health Organization sudden death is defined as non-violent and unexplained deaths within a short period after onset of symptoms.
In conclusion sudden death is not only medically challenging but emotionally too for families dealing with loss
