6/7/2020
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Dr. A. Fedorowiez
Ships Surgeon
M/S Crystal Serenity
Dear Dr. Fedorowiez,
Re: Mr. Mario MADRIDEJOS - d.o.b. 04/09/61
C/o Denholm Ship Agency Ltd Liner House, Test Road, Eastern Docks
Southampton Hampshire SO4 3GE
Thank you very much for referring along this gentleman who works on your
ship who has a sebaceous cyst to the right of the umbilicus. I explained the
diagnosis to this gentleman in clinic today. He has had symptoms of aching
and discomfort and we therefore proceeded to excise this lesion under local
anaesthetic at the Spire Hospital Southampton today. The diagnosis of
sebaceous cyst was confirmed and he has three interrupted nylon sutures to
close the wound.
I would be very grateful if you could arrange for the sutures to be removed
in approximately ten days' time and I have discharged him back to your
care.
Yours sincerely
(Dictated by Mr. Byrne but sent unsigned to avoid delay)[24]
On July 6, 2010,[25] he arrived in Manila, Philippines. The following day, he allegedly
reported to NYK-FIL "for a medical referral to the company doctor." However, he did not
get any referral letter since he was told that his illness was not work-related.[26]
Due to persistent symptoms, he was purportedly constrained to undergo medical
examinations by Physician-Surgeon Dr. Aylmer F. Españo (Dr. Españo) from
Metropolitan Medical Center. He was also prescribed with medicines for his sebaceous
cyst[27] On August 26, 2010, Dr. Españo issued a medical certificate which stated:
This is to certify that Mr. Mario Madridejos, male, married, a resident of
Paete, Laguna, was seen and examined in this clinic from July 7, 2010 up to
present, with the following findings and/or diagnosis:
• Sebaceous Cyst (Right Umbilicus)
Physical findings ha[ve] been noted with POEA Disability Grade 7-Moderate
Residuals of Disorders of the Intra-abdominal organs, but due to the severity
and deterioration of injury/illness[,] he is entitled under P.O.E.A. Disability
Grade 1 for Severe Residuals of Impairment of intra-abdominal organs which
requires aid and attendance that will unable [sic] worker to seek any gainful
employment.
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