John Hinds (doctor)
John Hinds | |
|---|---|
| File:John Hinds Doctor Potrait.jpg | |
| Born | 21 March 1980 |
| Died | 4 July 2015 |
| Cause of death | Motorcycle accident |
| Citizenship | United Kingdom |
| Education | Queen's University, Belfast |
| Years active | 1998—2015 |
| Known for | Medical cover for motorcycle racing events |
| Relatives | Janet Acheson (Spouse) |
| Medical career | |
| Profession | Doctor |
| Field | Intensive Care, Anesthesiology |
| Institutions | Craigavon Area Hospital, County Armagh |
John Hinds (21 March 1980 – 4 July 2015) was a Northern Irish doctor known for his contributions to high-speed motorcycle trauma medicine.[1] He was a consultant anaesthetist and intensivist at Craigavon Area Hospital in County Armagh.[1][2]
Early life
Hinds was born on 21 March 1980 in Newtownards, Northern Ireland.[3] From seventeen years of age, he was a motorcycle enthusiast.[4] He studied at Queen's University Belfast and graduated with a medical degree in 2003.[5]
In 2012 he gained his CCT, with dual accreditation in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine.[6]
Motorcycle doctor
He had a voluntary role as part of the Motorcycle Union of Ireland's medical team and regularly provided medical cover for motorcycle racing events.[7] Hinds joined the team in 2003.[8] Hinds was one of two doctors who were mounted on motorcycles to provide a rapid response.[9] He had a well-established partnership with his colleague Dr Fred MacSorley.[10] The two rode as "travelling doctors", following the riders on the warm-up and opening lap of each race or practice session, to enable them to be on scene rapidly in the event of a serious incident occurring.[7] They were also supported by response vehicles staffed by other doctors and paramedics.
Medical education
He lectured in trauma science at the Queen Mary University of London.[7]
Over several years, Hinds was a speaker at the Social Media and Critical Care Conference (SMACC), giving presentations such as "more cases from the races"[11] and "Crack the Chest. Get Crucified"[12]
Air ambulance
Hinds campaigned for Northern Ireland to have its own air ambulance.[13][14] In June 2015, he met Health Minister Simon Hamilton to discuss his concerns.[15] Since his death, his widow has been campaigning for an air ambulance to be launched in his honor.[16]
In August 2016, it was announced that Air Ambulance Northern Ireland will partner with the health service in Northern Ireland to provide the helicopter emergency medical service (HEMS) in Northern Ireland. The charity will work in partnership with the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service to provide the aviation side of the service and fund the non-medical costs of HEMS.[17]
Death
On the evening of 3 July 2015, Hinds was involved in an accident while providing medical cover at a Skerries 100 practice session.[5] He was taken to Beaumont Hospital in Dublin but died the following day from his injuries.[1] He is survived by his spouse, Janet Acheson.[18]
Hinds was posthumously awarded a BBC Get Inspired Unsung Hero award, in recognition of his volunteering work in sport.[19]
On 21 March 2016, the day that would have been Hind’s 36th birthday, the key findings of a Helicopter Emergency Medical Service consultation were announced.[20] £4 million of funding had been granted towards the project. The plans are for an aircraft to be based at Belfast International Airport which will take the call sign "Delta 7", formerly assigned to Dr Hinds by the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service for whom he responded as a volunteer BASICS doctor. [21]
References
- ^ a b c "NI motorcycle doctor John Hinds dies in Dublin accident". BBC News. 4 July 2015.
- ^ "Sad homecoming for 'flying doctor' Dr John Hinds". www.portadowntimes.co.uk. Retrieved 20 October 2015.
- ^ "Dr John given an R10 prescription by Bridgestone!" (Press release). Bridgestone. 12 May 2015. Retrieved 27 October 2015.
- ^ a b O'Doherty, Aine (4 July 2015). "Irish road racing travelling medic Dr John Hinds dies following crash in north Dublin". Irish Mirror. Retrieved 15 September 2015.
- ^ "Meeting of Council" (PDF). Royal College of Anaesthetists. March 2012. p. 7.
- ^ a b c Bell, Stephanie (13 May 2015). "Flying doctor: How medic John Hinds is helping to make biking safer". Belfast Telegraph. Retrieved 27 October 2015.
- ^ Purvis, John (May 2015). "The Art of Motorcycle Medicine" (PDF). Ulster Medical Journal. 84 (2): 77−78.
- ^ Duke, Olly (2 Sep 2006). "A dangerous game". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 27 October 2015.
- ^ "Biking Doctors". BBC News. 8 May 2009.
- ^ more cases from the races by hinds. SMACC. 7 July 2015. Retrieved 1 November 2015.
- ^ Hinds: Crack the Chest. Get Crucified. SMACC. 7 July 2015. Retrieved 1 November 2015.
- ^ "We should have air ambulance like rest of UK, says crash medic". Belfast Telegraph. 19 May 2015. Retrieved 27 October 2015.
- ^ Connolly, Marie-Louise (6 June 2015). "Northern Ireland air ambulance 'necessity, not luxury' says medic". BBC News.
- ^ Breen, Suzanne (16 June 2015). "We need our own air ambulance or lives will be lost, North West 200 doctor urges Health Minister". Belfast Telegraph. Retrieved 27 October 2015.
- ^ "Partner of 'flying doctor' John Hinds humbled by support for air ambulance". The News Letter. 12 October 2015. Retrieved 2 November 2015.
- ^ "Charity partner for north's air ambulance service confirmed".
- ^ Bell, Gail (9 July 2015). "Motorcycling's 'guardian angel' medic is laid to rest". The Irish News. Retrieved 2 November 2015.
- ^ Maloney, Jennifer (17 December 2015). "Posthumous award for 'Flying Doctor' John Hinds". The Irish News. Retrieved 17 December 2015.
- ^ Scott, Sarah (21 March 2016). "Dr John Hinds' dream for Northern Ireland to get air ambulance takes another step forward on his birthday". www.belfastlive.co.uk. Retrieved 13 March 2016.
- ^ "New air ambulance will be tribute to tragic campaigner Dr John Hinds". Belfast Telegraph. 21 March 2016. Retrieved 13 March 2016.
External links
- Dr. John Hinds memorial on Find a grave website