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I value private hospitals because...
Neil
Without them, my grandparents and clients would be dead before they got their cataracts done or hip replacements installed.
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?
From Kate
ours is so close to where we live....Stirling Hospital Adelaide Hills. FANTASTIC services and visited by ALL our specialist medical... [more]
professionals. Only problem is a shortage of short-term parking spaces dedicated for patient pick-up or drop-off.
From Karren
They provide the best care it's like home away from home but with expert attention to detail, I would not be without private health
From Joy Cole
I have needed many day procedures as well as several admissions of longer stays in hospital this past year. I have been so pleased with the... [more]
care and the personal interest of all the staff at both Ringwood Private and Knox Private Hospitals (suburbs of Melbourne) , I was also grateful for their having a bed immediately when needed. I believe that everyone should have that same level of care and that the public healthcare system should be equal to that of a private system, However, that does not seem possible. Perhaps the Australian public/private dual system is a practical compromise.
From Kate
without them I would still be suffering incredible pain and disability. I have early onset osteoarthritis and have had two surgeries in... [more]
private hospitals, a trapeziectomy 7 years ago on my left hand and two days ago a hip resurfacing. if I had to wait for treatment in the public hospital system I would still be waiting for the first procedure. We need the private system. the level of care and attention and help that is given in rehabilitation is wonderful.. thank you
From Rita
I chose to have treatment in a Private Hospital because of the excellent care and service that I received. The 'can do' attitude of all... [more]
staff was very evident at all stages of my care. When you are sick or in need of treatment you need it now, unfortunatly the over stretched public health system cannot always respond to your need for care in a timely manner.
From helen
I had day surgery yesterday at Caboolture Private Hospital. I was very impressed by the level of care I received in all aspects of my... [more]
procedure. Everyone was very competent, friendly and caring and the whole process was very well organised. Thanks to all the staff there
From kerry santillo
Knowing I can choose my doctor, have my own room and most importantly choose my hospital. Private hospitals are a necessity to make you feel... [more]
special when it is most needed.
From Claire Lewis
I value Berkley Vale Private Hospital because they are taking wonderful care of my husband who looks healthier than he has for a long time... [more]
because of the care and attention given.
From Yvonne Armstrong
Because I have always received the most professional, competent and friendly care when needing treatment from a colonoscopy, angiogram... [more]
through to spinal surgery. I am grateful to be able to access private hospital care.