Doctor dies on holiday
Date published: 21 May 2015
Tributes have been paid to a doctor who died suddenly while on holiday.
Dr Philip Conlong was a consultant gastroenterologist and physician at the Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust.
A spokesperson for The Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust said: “We received the very sad news of the death of one of our consultants, Dr Phil Conlong, while he was on holiday abroad.
“Phil commenced his consultant career at the Royal Oldham Hospital in July 1999.
“He has been a dedicated member of the gastroenterology team and former clinical director.
“News of his sudden death came as a great shock to the trust and particularly for all of the staff that Phil has worked with and known over his many years’ service.
“He will be missed greatly by all of his friends and colleagues. Our thoughts and condolences are with his wife and family.”
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