“He wanted to work again and..” Collapses and dies during hospital shift: who was the victim

A 64-year-old nurse loses her life while on shift at Cardarelli in Naples

Work accompanies us for most of our lives. In the working environment, friendships, loves and relationships of respect and esteem can be established. Many professionals choose to postpone retirement, precisely because of the love they feel for their profession. Choice also shared by Angela Bocchetti, 64 year old nurse who lost his life in the department where he worked. The entire hospital rallies around the family.

Angela Bocchetti, nurse at Cardarelli of Naples, he was a point of reference not only for his colleagues, but also for the many patients he met during his years of service. Angela had been carrying out her profession within the department for years Internal medicine 3, highly respected by colleagues and medical management, had decided to postpone retirement. The woman knew she could still give something to her patients and her colleagues.

Angela had recently clocked in for the afternoon shift, she was in the ward, inside her beloved department. While carrying out normal activities, Angela Bocchetti first felt dizzy and then collapsed to the ground. Colleagues present in the department immediately intervened to help the woman, but all attempts at resuscitation were in vain. The General manager of Cardarelli, Antonio d'Amore he expressed all his closeness to Angela's family with these words:

“I express my sympathy to the family and colleagues of the department for this dramatic loss. The entire Cardarelli community clings to those who are experiencing these hours in pain; The heartfelt condolences of the entire hospital reach all of them. Angela was a model of helpfulness, kindness and precision for many; her loss will be a profound loss. It is up to us to honor her memory by continuing to take care of our patients, just as she would have done.”

There were many messages of condolence addressed to the family, some of which came from Angela's patients. A professional who has dedicated passion, love and dedication to her work.