Pocket rocket succumbs to ‘dicky ticker’

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Pocket rocket succumbs to ‘dicky ticker’

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Joy always worked hard because she was so grateful for the care she had received. It was her way of giving back and saying thank you to all those doctors and nurses – Gaeline Phipps

We are on our summer break and the editorial office is closed until 13 January. We hope you enjoy this article which is part of Summer Hiatus, an eclectic mix from our news and clinical archives throughout the year, The Conversation and other publications we share content with. Please note the comment function has been turned off while we are away. Happy reading

Joy Patchett had defied death for 48 years, yet its arrival still took her by surprise. Long-time friend and oft-times employer, barrister Gaeline