The doctor said "thanks"
17th October 2006
Nigel James (left) presents BMA's donation to Dr Michael Muller
BMA has donated $10,000 to the Royal Brisbane Hospital's burns unit where contactor Nigel James has been receiving treatment since he was severely injured while working at Broadmeadow mine in February.
BMA CEO, John Smith, said the company made the decision to donate the money because of the first class treatment received by Nigel following the devastating accident.
“Nigel was in our thoughts the whole time he was in hospital and we are delighted that he is on the road to recovery,†John said.
Nigel, who is now an outpatient at the Burns Unit, was on hand to present the cheque during one of his monthly visits to have his progress checked and dressings changed.
The money will be used to boost the Polly Miller Travel Bursary which was established through a donation from a British Bali bombing victim who was treated at the RBH Burns Unit.
The bursary was set up to create an ongoing benefit by assisting with the cost of auxiliary staff (nurses, physiotherapists and occupational therapists) attending burns conferences around the world, where they will learn the latest in burns care techniques.
RBH burns and trauma surgeon, Michael Muller, who received the cheque from Nigel, said that is was unusual to receive donations specifically for the travel bursary.
“It is rare that a company involved with a patient gives us a cheque...we are very grateful,†Dr Muller said.
Pictured: Nigel James (left) presents BMA's donation to burns and trauma surgeon, Dr Michael Muller