Supervet interview

[gmarkj]

There's a few of us that are rather admiring of that Noel Fitzpatrick chap, so thought I would share this interview he has just done with the Telegraph (it's not behind a pay wall either, which is a surprise!).

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/pets/news-features/supervet-noel-fitzpatrick-on-fame-failure---and-why-he...

Just reinforces that he is a brilliant person as well as an amazing vet and inventor.

[Cleoriff]

My admiration for Noel Fitzpatrick is boundless (some of you on the forum know this already ). His work deserves all the recognition it can possibly be given.

I never miss a series. I even watch repeats. You could say I am obsessed with his genius.

I suppose this is because I worked in nursing for years and orthopaedics was my speciality. My husband loves the programme but can't bear to watch the surgery....whereas I am nearly climbing inside the TV to get a closer look

I wish some orthopaedic surgeons would look at his work, vision, inventiveness and passion.... then instead of dismissing it as genius for animals ....realise that this can be applied to humans. Noel's work with prosthetics is second to none and would benefit many many amputees (particularly those from our armed forces)

In fact I would go as far as to state that if Noel Fitzpatrick worked in the orhopaedic field for humans, the UK would probably be lead the world in this field

The man is a caring compassionate innovative genius.

(Thanks for posting @gmarkj :smileywink:)

[gmarkj]

Not a problem. Find him (and the show) interesting and really moving. This and DIY SOS usually see more than one tear shed before the end of the show...
One of the reasons for giving the interview was to promote a charity he started to try and get the human Drs to pay more attention to what he (and others) are doing for animals to advance their care options. He has even gone so far as to organise a festival to generate funds/interest!!

[Cleoriff]

Yes I know about the charity. He has actually been campaigning for a few years now. His main reason for allowing the TV cameras into Fitzgerald Referrals was to promote a link between the two disciplines (animal practice and human practice) It wasn't to show off his skill, as he is actually quite shy and reserved...it was purely to say 'Look what can be done...let's just work together'....

The one thing that would help this intertwining and link between the two disciplines is a seal of approval from the Queen..ie a Knighthood. #justsaying....

[Anonymous]

I love Noel and Padraig.  When Harry broke his jaw he was referred to Fitzpatrick Referrals and I was a little bit excited to say the least!  Unfortunately they couldn't help him as he had a dental infection as well and they don't have dental facilities.  Thankfully he was OK and was treated by our own vet in the end and didn't need a specialist.

[Peanut]

I remember him saying years ago that medical advances have come from using aminals to practice on so it's about time we gave something back to them. I don't think he put it quite like that, but you get the gist! I think he's brilliant! 

[Cleoriff]

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@Peanut wrote:

I remember him saying years ago that medical advances have come from using aminals to practice on so it's about time we gave something back to them. I don't think he put it quite like that, but you get the gist! I think he's brilliant! 

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Yes I remember that as well @Peanut A very true comment...