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Emeritus Consultants Biographies
Patricia Hurse was born in Castlemaine, Victoria in 1933, the daughter of George Hurse, a builder, and Verne (nee Daley). She studied medicine at Melbourne University graduating MB BS in 1957. After qualifying, Patricia Hurse spent time at the Royal Perth Hospital as a Resident Medical Officer. In 1970 Pat was appointed to the Clinical Staff working in the Department of Neuropathology. Her profound involvement in genetic diseases and counselling resulted in a reducing incidence of inherited neuromuscular diseases (notably X-linked muscular dystrophy) in Western Australia and a major contribution was made to the genetic basis for familial motor neurone disease Australia wide. For 25 years she maintained the registry for Malignant Hyperthermia under Anaesthesia. Patricia Hurse has served the community in many ways. She was made a Life Member of the Muscular Dystrophy Association and of the Independent Living Centre. She was President of the W.A. Society for Crippled Children and a Member of the Board of Governors of the University of Notre Dame. In 1960, Patricia Hurse married Michael Kailis. They have four children: two sons and two daughters. One daughter, Maria has followed her mother into medicine with a special interest in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Patricia, with her husband, has extensive business interests and was co founder and is a Director of the M.G. Kailis Group of Companies. Her interests have included research and development in the Fishing Industries of W.A., notably in the Pearling Industry. In recognition of her work in Medicine and the Pearling Industry she was elected a Fellow of the Academy of Technology, Science and Engineering. Dr Patricia Hurse retired in 1995 after 25 years service and in recognition of her service to the Hospital, the Board of Management appointed her Emeritus Consultant Neurologist. |
