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 Access three other student blogs – explain how this informed any new perspectives

I read with interest Robertos blog regarding the dilemma he faced when he was confronted with the death of a friends son, in his role as police officer in a small country town. I was also interested in Angelas response.
As a nurse and an active member of QLD fire and rescue who works and has worked in a small country town for many years, I have been faced with similar circumstances, especially working in A and E and attending road crashes with the firies.
In a small community it follows that the services provided are small and have minimal staff. You generally know most people in the town, or you know their family.
I believe that when confronted with tragedy such as the death of a community member in such a close environment you must continue to act in a professional manner as much as you possibly can. This is an extremely difficult thing to do. However, if you dont try to hold on to some part of your professionalism (as Roberto was endeavouring to do) the outcome can be even worse.
For example, as a nurse who may be confronted with a potentially fatal accident ( and in small country towns often one of 2 or 3 staff members) to lose your professionalism may mean the difference between making life and death decisions.
For Roberto, I am guessing that he needed to remain professional as the only police officer and investigator in town who may be required to give unbiased evidence in the future.
Professionalism allows us to do our jobs as well as we can, and unfortunately this may make us look cold, but that is the price you may need to pay in order to ensure the best possible outcome.
Another important point I would like to make is that as a professional who attends distressing incidents  I believe that it is often necessary to take a step back and "put on your professional face" to protect yourself. It is not that you dont care anymore, it is more the need to create a barrier against these horrible events or else they will overwhelm you and you wont be much help to anyone.
I hope what I have said makes some sense and allows others to see things from a different perspective (contextual lens).
Yours Sincerely, Stacey