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I found the exact opposite,went to the local public hospital with a heart condition about 5 yrs ago,they had absolutely no idea what they were doing.The most incompedent lot of medical staff i have ever come across.Originally Posted by Basil135
Yes, Private Health Insurance is expensive. And in recent times I have experienced both the public & private system. I can tell you there is one private hospital that I would never attend again, despite them having an Emergency Room, which costs $350 to get in the door. The care was substandard, and they seemed to be counting the cost of everything they provided. Including the medications. In direct contrast, both SWMBO & myself have had stays in the local public hospital. The care was outstanding, and nothing seemed to be any trouble.
And, considering the price of the drugs she needed, they were in NO hurry to get rid of her. ($450 per does, 4 times daily for 7 days...)
Gave me the wrong medication.bla,bla.I had a very common condition,but they had no idea what was wrong,not a clue,they were completely stumped
In hindsight should never have gone there,but at 4am in the morning,with a heart issue,you would normally go to the nearest medical centre that was open.
Eventually at my request 7hrs later i ended up at a private hospital,and they knew immediately what the issue was and got it sorted quickly.
I have since been back to that private hospital,as has SWMBO for a major op,and i can't speak highly enough of their professionalism,helpful staff,etc,etc.
Everytime we have been there,all paid by medical insurance.
Maybe we were unlucky at the public hospital,who knows,but no one in our family will ever go back there.
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