David’s decline in pictures!

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In the grips of a manic high, David endangers a patient, himself and his best-friend Robyn in Casualty…

In Casualty this week nurse David Hide’s behaviour not only raises eyebrows in the ED, it also raises concerns among his friends and colleagues.

Can anyone help the nurse who’s suffering a manic high since quitting his Bipolar medication? Mentally ill, David’s on the verge of being a danger to himself, his patients and his close friend, Robyn Miller, who doesn’t realise how ill he is…

David Hide's decline

David Hide’s new look raises some eyebrows. The normally shy nurse is sporting a bold purple suit, blonde highlights and has a newfound confidence. Arriving at work in a new sports car turns some heads too! (Image credit: BBC / Alistair Heap)

David Hide’s new look raises some eyebrows. The normally shy nurse is sporting a bold purple suit, blonde highlights and has a newfound confidence. Arriving at work in a new sports car turns some heads too!

David Hide's decline

Alarm bells ring loudly for the ED medics, when David tells burns victim, Arnie, he’s dying… (Image credit: BBC / Alistair Heap)

Alarm bells ring loudly for the ED medics, when David tells burns victim, Arnie, he’s dying…

David's decline in Casualty

Staff nurse Jacob throws David out of the ED for crossing the lines of professionalism. But will anyone realise he needs help? (Image credit: BBC / Alistair Heap)

Staff nurse Jacob throws David out of the ED for crossing the lines of professionalism. But will anyone realise he needs help?

David's decline in Casualty

Fortunately Duffy is on hand to sooth patient Arnie (Paul Chequer) who’s in a high state of distress… (Image credit: BBC / Alistair Heap)

Fortunately Duffy is on hand to sooth patient Arnie (Paul Chequer) who’s in a high state of distress…

David's decline in Casualty

It’s clear to returning patient Sally (Pam St. Clement) that David’s mental state is questionable. David feels happy, but clearly all isn’t well. (Image credit: BBC / Alistair Heap)

It’s clear to returning patient Sally (Pam St. Clement) that David’s mental state is questionable. David feels happy, but clearly all isn’t well.

David's decline Casualty

Robyn experiences contractions but is desperate to help her best friend. Will she regret getting into David's car, while he’s suffering side effects from quitting his bi-polar medication? (Image credit: BBC / Alistair Heap)

Robyn experiences contractions but is desperate to help her best friend. Will she regret getting into David's car, while he’s suffering side effects from quitting his bi-polar medication?

Elaine Reilly
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