Oops! Sorry, You're Not Going To Die
May 8th 2007 22:20
I really pity this man.
via Yahoo News
A British man who went on a wild spending spree after doctors said he only had a short time to live wants compensation because the diagnosis was wrong and he is now healthy -- but broke.
John Brandrick, 62, was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer two years ago and told that he would probably die within a year.
He quit his job, sold or gave away nearly all his possessions, stopped paying his mortgage and spent his savings dining out and going on holiday.
Brandrick was left with little more than the black suit, white shirt and red tie that he had planned to be buried in when it emerged a year later that his suspected "tumor" was no more than a non-life threatening inflammation of the pancreas.
"When they tell you you've got a limited time and everything, you do enjoy life," Brandrick, from Cornwall in the west of England, told Sky television.
"I'm really pleased that I've got a second chance in life... but if you haven't got no money after all this, which is my fault -- I spent it all -- they should pay something back."
If he can't get compensation, he is considering selling his house or suing the hospital that diagnosed him. The hospital has said that while it sympathizes with Brandrick, a review of his case showed no different diagnosis would have been made.
John Brandrick, 62, was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer two years ago and told that he would probably die within a year.
He quit his job, sold or gave away nearly all his possessions, stopped paying his mortgage and spent his savings dining out and going on holiday.
Brandrick was left with little more than the black suit, white shirt and red tie that he had planned to be buried in when it emerged a year later that his suspected "tumor" was no more than a non-life threatening inflammation of the pancreas.
"When they tell you you've got a limited time and everything, you do enjoy life," Brandrick, from Cornwall in the west of England, told Sky television.
"I'm really pleased that I've got a second chance in life... but if you haven't got no money after all this, which is my fault -- I spent it all -- they should pay something back."
If he can't get compensation, he is considering selling his house or suing the hospital that diagnosed him. The hospital has said that while it sympathizes with Brandrick, a review of his case showed no different diagnosis would have been made.
via Yahoo News
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Comment by Lilla
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...this is classic... so funny, so sad.
I would love a follow up (if you get one) on whether they come to the party and pay up, or not... being the UK.. I'd say there is a fair chance of some compensation, but will he live long enough to get it. Perhaps the stress of the court case will kill him beofre he does *lol*
great story as always,
Lilla ...
Comment by Lilla
From The Home Front
Enviro Warrior
Dream Herald
Esoteric Bookshop
...this is classic... so funny, so sad.
I would love a follow up (if you get one) on whether they come to the party and pay up, or not... being the UK.. I'd say there is a fair chance of some compensation, but will he live long enough to get it. Perhaps the stress of the court case will kill him beofre he does *lol*
great story as always,
Lilla ...
Comment by Nickoftime's Sanity Corner
ok, so if they "mis-diagnose" you, you are told you're dying, live like there's no tommorow then they say OOPPS! Sorry we bad!
Then you havta suffer the consequences of THEIR stupid mistake??? Oh man that's harsh...I'd sue the hospital and end up owning the ground it's built on...
But a great post anyway!
Take care,
Nick
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