Flying doctors confront challenges of the COVID-19 era

John Ellicott
Updated August 3 2020 - 7:47am, first published 7:43am
Dubbo-based RFDS nurse Lydia Newton in full PPE gear. The RFDS in NSW has done eight full PPE COVID alert transfers (none positive).
Dubbo-based RFDS nurse Lydia Newton in full PPE gear. The RFDS in NSW has done eight full PPE COVID alert transfers (none positive).

Royal Flying Doctor Service nurse Lydia Newton remembers the time she held the hand of an elderly female patient for three hours while flying her for treatment.

Subscribe now for unlimited access.

$0/

(min cost $0)

or signup to continue reading

See subscription options
John Ellicott

John Ellicott

senior journalist

journalist and author

Get the latest Glen Innes news in your inbox

Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date.

We care about the protection of your data. Read our Privacy Policy.