Joaquín went from Coaniquem patient to aspiring doctor after eight surgeries for severe burns
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- Joaquín Fuentes suffered severe burns to both hands in a household accident when he was 11 months old.
- He underwent eight surgeries and received treatment at Coaniquem, later aspiring to become a doctor.
Joaquín Fuentes was only 11 months old when a household accident changed the course of his life. While handling the cord of a kettle at home, he suffered deep burns to both hands.
The injury began a long and complex medical process, marked by hospitalizations and uncertainty for his family. Joaquín eventually underwent eight surgeries as part of his treatment at Coaniquem.
From being a patient at the organization, Joaquín has gone on to dream of becoming a doctor.
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Originally published by BioBioChile in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.
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