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minxthemanx · 08/05/2012 21:01

Am going to try to watch, but DS was in Intensive Care there last year, so I may find it too close to home. What a place.

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Moln · 29/05/2012 21:36

I get the feeling there isn't going to be any happy endings with this one.

I very rarely cry at TV programmes but this one has had me sobbing

Rubirosa · 29/05/2012 21:39

What condition does Maisie and her mother have?

MamaMaiasaura · 29/05/2012 21:40
Sad
WithACherryOnTop · 29/05/2012 21:42

Ondine's Curse and Maisie also has a problem with her trachea.

thestringcheesemassacre · 29/05/2012 21:45

Poor Maisie Sad

WetAugust · 29/05/2012 22:35

That episode was transfixing. I don't think I moved for the whole hour.

What dilemas those doctors face. I thought it was very brave of them to speak out about the ethical issues of over-treatment and the limited capacity they have to meet demand. You don't often hear concerns that like voiced.

Also absolutely in awe of the parents. How they manage to get through each day with a possibly live-limited child. I couldn't do it.

cupofteaplease · 30/05/2012 12:31

I enjoyed last night's episode. My dd needs a procedure that requires a general anaesthetic, but the doctors believe she couldn't survive the GA so she can't have the op. It was devastating watching the professionals weighing up what they can do versus what they should do... We have had the very same conversations about dd. If she were to become so ill as to need ventilation, should we ask for it? Is it in her best interests? Or is it fairer to keep her comfortable and allow her to pass away. Watching those parents making those decisions was very close to home. I felt so much for Franceska's mum who said she'd do anything required to keep her and bring her home, I understand that.

I wasn't keen on Maisie's nurses though, they were very vocal about her quality of life and I'm not sure that's their place to judge...

thestringcheesemassacre · 30/05/2012 19:22

cupoftea unmumsnetty hugs to you. I can't imagine your bravery and your dd's of course.

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minxthemanx · 30/05/2012 20:31

I struggled to watch last night's episode. It is so fascinating, but because it was virtually all set on PICU, it was a bit too close to home for me. Seeing the same staff having the same discussions with other parents, in the same room................. brought it all back big time.

BTW there are many happy endings from GOSH, too!

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out2lunch · 30/05/2012 20:49

my happy ending gosh teenage dd was sat with me last night Smile it is v hard to watch especially all the parts of the hospital i remember but it is a fantastic place

notyummy · 01/06/2012 13:56

Finally had time today to watch this weeks episode. Another awe inspiring and heart breaking one to watch.

bunnyspoiler · 01/06/2012 20:49

The reason the nurses seem a bit more negative and perhaps judgemental than the medical staff is because it's pretty harrowing resuscitating children several times a day (that baby was in massive distress), when there is no real likelihood of the child surviving, let alone having any quality of life. They also carry the burden of looking after the very distressed families as well, who are struggling with the unimaginable burden of deciding whether to continue or not with such intensive and ultimately futile medical support. It's a little easier for medical staff to be dispassionate as they are generally not there most of the time. Sometimes withdrawing this intensity of support which is prolonging life but not saving the child becomes a giant elephant in the room which no one wishes to approach.

Sneezecakesmama · 03/06/2012 14:59

This is an amazing programme. Bowled over by the skill and complexity of the medical care and dedication on the doctors and staff. We moan about the nhs and it gets so much negative press but to see this puts things into perspective.

I can't imagine how the parents and children cope, it is heartbreaking to watch some stories but also very uplifting. Does bring back some horrible picu memories hence only now have the courage to watch on Iplayer.

WithACherryOnTop · 12/06/2012 21:01

Anyone watching tonight? It's on now. This episode focuses on babies in the cardiothoracic unit.

sailorsgal · 12/06/2012 21:52

DH and I are watching.

These guys should be the ones getting a 100 grand a week, not bloody footballers.

Our GP picked up a heart murmer in ds at 5 weeks old. Thankfully by the time we saw the specialist it couldn't be detected.

WithACherryOnTop · 12/06/2012 22:01

That was a much more positive episode than usual.

ripsishere · 13/06/2012 07:55

Last nights was great.
i can't imagine the stress caused by having a child in hospital for more than a couple of days.
I think the way the doctor explained things to the parents was brilliant and I agree, the doctors and nurses are the ones who should get the footballers salaries.

out2lunch · 15/06/2012 08:26

lovely uplifting episode this week

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