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n I have very fond memories of Joe from my time at<br />
Western Hospital. I first went to Western in 1992 as Deputy<br />
Medical Director, working with Dr Mary Stannard.<br />
Joe was a regular visitor to the fourth floor and I<br />
remember extremely well the numerous sessions the<br />
three of us had on the balcony outside our offices – Joe<br />
and Mary being in need of a nicotine fix – solving the<br />
problems of Western and the Victorian Health system.<br />
Considering I arrived in Melbourne from Queensland<br />
in May, the weather conditions on the balcony were<br />
sometimes a challenge for me. However, I learnt so much<br />
from them both it was worth a little discomfort.<br />
Joe was always a tower of strength in the hospital; nothing<br />
was ever too much of a problem for him. I remember his<br />
great dedication to the College of Emergency Medicine<br />
as he was President at the time. I also remember the<br />
huge part he played in developing and running the<br />
Office for the Victorian Critical Care Coordinator.<br />
Joe you have contributed greatly to Western and medicine in<br />
general. Hope you enjoy your retirement Joe and all the best.<br />
Debra Graves | medical director, Western Hospital<br />
Joe you have contributed<br />
greatly toWestern and<br />
medicine in general.<br />
A lifetime’s work<br />
A – Advocate<br />
You endeavoured on so many<br />
occasions to champion not<br />
only for patients’ needs,<br />
but for the staff also. We<br />
remember one particular<br />
night duty when we had all<br />
cubicles, corridors, nooks and<br />
crannies full with patients.<br />
You did a tour of the whole<br />
hospital, and then sent a<br />
letter to the CEO saying the<br />
ward staff were knitting, yet<br />
the emergency department<br />
resembled a sweat shop.<br />
L – Lifelike<br />
Your portrait for the <strong>Joseph</strong><br />
<strong>Epstein</strong> Research Centre<br />
that hung where SSU is now<br />
was so lifelike that on night<br />
shift we often thought you<br />
never left the department.<br />
I – Intellect<br />
We appreciate your extremely<br />
wide knowledge base on<br />
such a variety of topics. Many<br />
a long conversation made<br />
our shift more enjoyable.<br />
14 | A tribute to <strong>Joseph</strong> <strong>Epstein</strong>
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