- checked into Launceston general hospital
- phonecalls back and forth with JP acting as advocate
- decided to go to Melbourne
- highest possible standard of care
- convenience for family and friends for visits during long treatment
- John flew down to Tassie with Chris Cabot in Paul’s TBM for a self organised medivac
- collected by son Lachy at Essendon aiport
- 11pm arrived at Peter Mac who didn’t know I was coming
- 11:05pm tried RMH who also weren’t aware
- 11:10pm – 2:00am waiting in RMH emergency waiting room
- 2:00am-5:00am waiting in emergency bed