It was the first time that the government described Chavez's latest treatment following his surgery in those terms.

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Germany is not America, where everyone is on first-name terms except in the doctor's surgery.

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Although the term "golden hour" is not strictly accurate, in general terms, the speed at which treatments and surgery can be received play a big part in determining outcome.

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