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I value private hospitals because...
Belinda*
They helped my little new born nephew. When he was born he had to stay in intensive care on machines. They helped him get better.
From Anne-Marie Te Oka
I work in a private hospital and have recently been a patient in a private hospital and I couldn't compliment the hospital staff enough. ... [more]
From my admission through to surgery, post op. and discharge, everyone was extremely professional and dealt with me in such a pleasant and caring manner that it felt good to experience what we are often promoting.
From Lesley Stephens 5/15 Tropc Court P
Wesley Hospital in Brisbane and the incredible Specialists and nursing staff have been such a positive role in my life since a serious... [more]
accident many years ago. The care and outcomes following multiple surgeries have given me my life back and allow me to be a positive and active member of the community. Without this I would certainly have been at least narcotic dependent and at best an amputee. Thanks to private hospital insurance I was able to seek out and find the very best and live a very full and happy life as a result of that. The Wesley must be among the best in the world when it comes to excellence in care for it's patients.
From Sally Sullivan
My husband had an angiogram at John Flynn Hospital Tugan, Dr Guy Wright-Smith was his specialist and he was fantastic... my husband was... [more]
treated with a great deal of care and respect by Dr. Wright-Smith and the nursing staff... we both were impressed. How lucky we are to have state of the art technology and such talented people taking care of us when we are in need.. Thankyou everyone and John Flynn Hospital.
From Bill
I was recently admitted for major bowel surgery then chemotherapy at St John of God Geelong, the care for I received and the support for my... [more]
family was something I'll value forever. Thanks St. Jacks
From Catherine
Fullarton Private Hospital in Adelaide, has saved my life many times.
From Maree Whitaker
My husband Brett had a massive heart attack on the 16th, August. Taken by ambulance to John Flynn Hospital he received immediate care and... [more]
was stented wihin two hours. Medical and Nursing staff were fast, efficient and extremely caring of him. Unfortunately there were complications and he was transferred to ICU where he has been for the last 19 days. The ICU Director, Dr Derek Chu, and the dedicated team of Nurses there have been amazing. I truly believe he would not be alive today if he was in another Hospital. His diagnosis was difficult as it was a rare complication of a heart attack. Dr Derek Chu was the one who diagnosed Brett. I would just like to say a big Thank You to Dr Chu and all the caring Nurses who go beyond there job description to ensure the patients have the best possible outcome.
From Duncan
Simple day surgery at Armidale Private was actually a delight. Attention to even the simplest detail made my short stay memorable. Thanks
From Louisa
As a psychiatric patient, I have been turned away from public hospitals on three occasions. I have also heard horror stories about the level... [more]
of care in public psychiatric wards. So for me, being able to access private psychiatric clinics has been a major part of my recovery. I now stay at the hospital once a month for respite, which is something I would never be able to do in a public hospital. The private clinic has a really high standard of care and very friendly staff who are not rushed or over-worked. It is a haven for me, an "asylum" in the old sense of the word.
From Julia Hoy, Kooralbyn, Qld
I recently had a 4 day stay in the John Flynn @ Tugun. The care was excellent. Pre-op was caring and comfortable and once in my room the... [more]
nursing care was exceptional. It was lovely to be able to recover in my own room with a view worth a million dollars. The food was 5 star. Well presented and very tasty, which is important when one is recovering from surgery. It almost felt like I was in a 5 star hotel. Definitely home from home. Thank you to all the staff @ John Flynn, from the bottom of my heart, you all made my recovery easier, from the cleaner, tea lady to the nurses and doctors
From Gabrielle Lambert
St. George Private hospital has provided the best care to my elderly mother and to my nieces in Maternity. Calvary hospital cared many... [more]
times for my mother and friends with terminal illnesses. I have been in St. Vincent's Private Hospital needing care after open heart surgery in the public hospital. My grandchildren were all safely and happily born in private hospitals in Hurstville, Sydney, and in Qld. Medical support has been excellently comparitive with the public system of which I have more experience ( most gratefully so). Nursing staff have been most capable and cheerfully encouraging and attentive. It is a matter of choice and timely access and respect. It is unpleasant for some patients to be in a mixed sex ward although this seems necessary in some public hospitals. Staff in public hospitals are over-worked so funding counts for a lot of service. I bless the public hospitals and wish well to the private ones. With gratitude for all the care in each type. They are necessary partners and mutually appreciated. I do wonder about the claim of emergency services being available at private hospitals?