Former AMA president bashed

Former AMA president bashed	29.09.2008
FORMER Australian Medical Association president Dr Mukesh Haikerwal suffered serious head injuries after an alleged assault. Dr Haikerwal, 47, suffered serious injuries after he was allegedly bashed on Lyons Rd in Williamstown about 11pm on Saturday night. Police are investigating the assault which they believe stemmed from an armed robbery but have been unable to interview Dr Haikerwal because of the extent of his injuries. Dr Haikerwal was taken to the Western Hospital in Footscray with serious injuries. AMA Victoria president Doug Travers said Dr Haikerwal had undergone neurosurgery at the hospital to remove blood clots from his brain and was put in an induced coma. "They woke him up this morning. He`s in a serious condition, but he`s talking and knows who I am and is moving all his limbs," Dr Travers said. "We expect he will make a full recovery but it`s always difficult to tell with head injuries." AMA president Dr Rosanna Capolingua said the association was shocked to hear of the alleged bashing. "I was deeply saddened to hear of the awful attack on Mukesh," she said. "Mukesh is a very generous person and has readily given so much of his time, passion and commitment to improving patient care in Australia - he is admired by patients, colleagues and policy-makers alike. "He is in our hearts and prayers today and in the days ahead." Federal Health Minister Nicola Roxon wished Dr Haikerwal a speedy recovery. "Mukesh is also an extremely gentle and kind individual - it is difficult to imagine anyone less deserving of such a vicious attack,`` Ms Roxon said. "Our thoughts are with Mukesh`s wife Karyn and their three sons, Suresh, Ajaya and Jeevan, at this extremely difficult time.`` Dr Haikerwal was president of the AMA Victoria from 2001 to 2003 and federal president of the AMA from 2005 to 2007. He is a member of the National Health and Hospitals Reform Commission. Share this article Digg this Post to del.icio.us Post to Newsvine Post to Facebook Add to kwoff RSS What is this? NEWS.com.au is not responsible for the content of external sites. Share stories with friends in a click. Get your favourite NEWS.com.au content on your social networking profile. MySpace widget Facebook application Today`s Top Picks Bailout to restore confidence THE historic bailout of US banks likely to buoy investors and could lower mortgage rates. Lightning: Killed teacher loved the outdoors Maternity: Is 14 weeks` leave enough? Silent Hill: Video game refused classification Font size: +- Send this article:Print Email Search for more stories on this topic on Newstext, our news archive service. Click here Most Popular Blogs More Most Popular 1. Top Gear veers into Aussie ratings race 2. Man stabbed to death at Target store 3. Zoo drops `Ranga` free day campaign 4. Kevin Rudd wants debt to fund nation 5. Silent Hill video game refused classifica... 6. Mystery cycle: `I`m blind three days out ... 7. Bye bye to budgie smugglers on beaches 8. Man dies after chilli-eating contest 9. Taliban in secret talks to end war 10. Employers reject maternity leave plan 1. Update I’m worried about dating a g... 2. I’m off for a week 3. Sometimes surely a girl just wants to f 4. I’m trying to decide whether to get... 5. I want to travel but what about my boyfri... 6. A fight at your wedding 7. So who won the presidential debate? 8. Stig it up your exhaust 9. Help I’m addicted to my exgirlfriend. 10. 101 reasons for having children Also in News Internet: Ex-councillor admits to child sex Knife: Man stabbed to death at Target store Parents: Employers reject maternity leave plan Glassing incident: Bird faces new charges over Milligan case Induced coma: Former AMA president bashed $100m injection: Homebush V8 race gets go ahead Paddle steamer: Metal stake hurled at boat volunteers Grim Reaper: Family Guy death sex scene rating`s rap Video Watch this Video NOW! Paul Newman tributes flow in RUSSELL Crow and Leonardo DiCaprio describe the actor as the ultimate role model and icon. Latest videos Taken Out host`s dating tips A380 touches down in Sydney How to pour the perfect beer Discover what the future holds More Video Blogroll Ask Bossy Bossy update: I called the one-armed man... Blogocracy: It`s hello and goodbye from me Jack Marx Live: A grim footy finals fairytale Splat!:Can smoking dope win you an election? Money Stuff:Pollies put on notice by grey power MacChat: When your Mac is virtually a PC Squanderlust: Spendaholic finishes her mission ] Advertisement Tools Receive our news feed What is RSS? Receive our email newsletter Send us your news photos Send us your story tips News on your mobile Help\| Contact Us\| Advertise with Us\| Job Opportunities\| Terms & Conditions\| Privacy Policy\| Accessibility\| Sitemap\| News Headlines from Our Partners Copyright 2008 News Limited. All times AEST (GMT +10).

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