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A moment of appreciation for the amazing healthcare workers in NZ. 🙏

September 16, 202500:51
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One of the patients was having real
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trouble breathing overnight and he
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didn't have any family with him and so
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we'd had to get ICU to review him and
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put him on breathing apparatuses and he
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did remind me of my dad. Like even just
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thinking about it now makes me
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emotional. But um
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he was okay. But in the morning when I
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was about to go home, I had finished my
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shift. I just thought if his family
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comes to see him today and he's
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completely hooked up, that's so scary.
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So, I called his wife just to let her
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know. That just felt normal to me. But
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someone was sitting next to me and said,
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"Oh my gosh, that's really nice that you
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just called his wife to let him know
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that." And I thought, "Was it like this
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has happened overnight and he's hooked
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up to a lot of things right now, so when
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you come like don't don't worry um or
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don't be alarmed.

Podspun Insights

In this poignant episode, a healthcare worker shares a deeply personal experience from their shift, revealing the emotional weight of caring for patients in critical conditions. The narrative unfolds as they recount a night spent tending to a patient struggling to breathe, evoking memories of their own father. The raw vulnerability shines through when they decide to call the patient's wife, a simple yet profound act of compassion that highlights the often-overlooked human side of medical care. This moment resonates with the listener, reminding us of the delicate balance between professionalism and empathy in the face of fear and uncertainty. The episode captures the essence of connection in the most challenging circumstances, leaving a lasting impression on the audience about the importance of communication and kindness in healthcare.

Badges

This episode stands out for the following:

  • 90
    Most emotional
  • 85
    Most dramatic
  • 85
    Best overall
  • 80
    Most heartwarming

Episode Highlights

  • A Heartfelt Call
    A nurse calls a patient's wife to inform her about his condition, showing compassion.
    “That just felt normal to me.”
    @ 00m 32s
    September 16, 2025

Episode Quotes

Key Moments

  • Emotional Reflection00:11
  • Family Concerns00:24
  • Compassionate Gesture00:32

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