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Month: January 2021

Charith, the Soldier

Charith, the Soldier

Injured in Battle and Disabled for life; now an inspiration, role model and a hero “I first met Charith in the early hours of 19th November 2008 in ward number 8 of Sri Jayewardenapura General Hospital, Nugegoda, Sri Lanka. I have not only treated him in my ward for three months but helped him in various ways. He recognises me from my voice. I have seen him, but he has not seen me and he will never see me. In…

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Life Experiences of a Surgeon & Medical Professionalism

Life Experiences of a Surgeon & Medical Professionalism

(Excerpts of a speech made by Dr. Gamini Goonetilleke FRCS, Consultant Surgeon, Past President of The College of Surgeons of Sri Lanka at the Induction of Dr. Jayaindra Fernando, as the 38th President of The College of Surgeons of Sri Lanka on 4th January 2020) I am humbled by your invitation and I consider it a privilege and honour to stand here this evening as the Chief Guest at this Induction Ceremony. It is no doubt a great day for…

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Flying to the Northern Warfront in the 1990s Part 2

Flying to the Northern Warfront in the 1990s Part 2

Personal Experiences in Managing Battle Casualties in the North The care for the injured soldier is an essential element of soldier morale and has been, for centuries in warfare. It is of utmost importance to make sure that medical facilities are available to soldiers when they were injured. It has also been shown that the availability of effective medical care improves combat performance and that their sacrifices are appreciated. In my previous post, I dealt with the necessity of civilian…

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