Update
Heartfelt appreciation to all who posted in this thread, you've demonstrated the best side of PPRuNe and given valuable assistance.
The patient remains in Manila, at his request, even though his condition would be treated better in the US or here in Oz, he has family in Manila and wishes to be near them. He makes very small and gradual steps toward recovery every day, his will be a long hard journey, but he is a determined man.
Cheers all and thank you very much.
ABX