I Sylvia Kaya I cant begin to express how impressed I was with the care I received while staying here. The nurses and assistants were absolutely amazing. I do not have one negative thing to say about anyone. Thank you for taking such good care of me during my recent Mildura Base Hospital stay. From: 31/10/13 To 11/11/13 To all nursing staff from ward 3 RM 16 and everyone who cared for me from ED nurse who examined,anesthesiologist who was the best, to nurses who drew blood, and also to nurses/carers who transported to xrays, cat scans to MRI's,and the staff taking meal orders and delivering same, I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart. Words cannot express the gratitude I feel for the staff at this hospital. Everyone was so nice to me and they took such good care of me.... My Special Thanks goes out To DR MANI (surgeon): Thank you so much for your expert guidance, May your many kindnesses come back to you thousand fold! Thanks again for your professionalism, you compassion to those in pain and need, and your smiling face they definitely help put a smile on patient faces. Thank you very, very, very much. SYLVIA KAYA

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Reasons why you should choose a private hospital

Why pay for a private hospital when public hospital health care is free? Allow us to change your mind! Have a read of the following reasons:

Dismiss the lists- As a patient in a private hospital, you are no longer subject to long hospital waiting lists. There is a waiting time of course, but due to the size of a private hospital compared to a public one, they are often much smaller and worth the wait.
Perfectly personalised- Patients in private hospitals can often opt to select their doctor and may even have the option of getting a private room. Due to the small ratio of nurses and doctors to patients, it allows for more delivery of care to patients.
Worth the value- Patients in private hospitals require private health insurance, which is a premium cost compared to free public hospitals which are free for Australian Citizens and permanent residents. The reason this premium is important is not only for the personalised care or the shorter waiting lists but for peace of mind. You will be treated in a more personalised environment to more access of health practitioners, who are capable of accommodating to your needs.

Charged with these facts, we hope we’ve managed to change your mind on the importance of Private hospitals. For further information, have a browse of our listings and view the local hospitals near you. Have a look at their website for insights into their facilities, and other services they provide their patients, it might be worth your visit!