Medicare: A good thread
Nov 4th 2008, 2:48 am
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Medicare: A good thread
Just a quick thread to post a positive point of view (it seems that we are always quick to post a whinge but always forget to post when things are good).
Both my son and husband have been admitted to different hospitals (for different problems) this week.
I really couldn't praise the medicare system more highly.
Our son was admitted overnight through a dedicated Childrens Emergency Room. The staff were attentive, thorough and obviously very used to dealing with distressed children. 10 out of 10 for them. The dedicated A&E for kids is brilliant and I felt he was offered an excellent standard of focussed care.
Mr Dejags is still in hospital. He has a serious acute condition for which he was admitted (also through the Emergency Room). The ER was a bit slow (but it was Friday night), but since then he has been treated with a great deal of care, a team of doctors and medical professionals are looking after him. I really couldn't fault them.
So for those of you looking to hear a positive story about Australia. Here's one for you
Both my son and husband have been admitted to different hospitals (for different problems) this week.
I really couldn't praise the medicare system more highly.
Our son was admitted overnight through a dedicated Childrens Emergency Room. The staff were attentive, thorough and obviously very used to dealing with distressed children. 10 out of 10 for them. The dedicated A&E for kids is brilliant and I felt he was offered an excellent standard of focussed care.
Mr Dejags is still in hospital. He has a serious acute condition for which he was admitted (also through the Emergency Room). The ER was a bit slow (but it was Friday night), but since then he has been treated with a great deal of care, a team of doctors and medical professionals are looking after him. I really couldn't fault them.
So for those of you looking to hear a positive story about Australia. Here's one for you
Nov 4th 2008, 3:02 am
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Re: Medicare: A good thread
I second that!
After A was admitted via A&E in Adelaide, shes alive and now home!
After A was admitted via A&E in Adelaide, shes alive and now home!
Nov 4th 2008, 3:11 am
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Re: Medicare: A good thread
It's good to read a positive thread about Medicare.I am glad your son is home and hope your husband gets better soon.It must have been a very stressful time for you.
katsmajic just read the blue octopus thread,I am so glad your daughter is better.Sue.
katsmajic just read the blue octopus thread,I am so glad your daughter is better.Sue.
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Nov 4th 2008, 6:01 am
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Re: Medicare: A good thread
Just a quick thread to post a positive point of view (it seems that we are always quick to post a whinge but always forget to post when things are good).
Both my son and husband have been admitted to different hospitals (for different problems) this week.
I really couldn't praise the medicare system more highly.
Our son was admitted overnight through a dedicated Childrens Emergency Room. The staff were attentive, thorough and obviously very used to dealing with distressed children. 10 out of 10 for them. The dedicated A&E for kids is brilliant and I felt he was offered an excellent standard of focussed care.
Mr Dejags is still in hospital. He has a serious acute condition for which he was admitted (also through the Emergency Room). The ER was a bit slow (but it was Friday night), but since then he has been treated with a great deal of care, a team of doctors and medical professionals are looking after him. I really couldn't fault them.
So for those of you looking to hear a positive story about Australia. Here's one for you
Both my son and husband have been admitted to different hospitals (for different problems) this week.
I really couldn't praise the medicare system more highly.
Our son was admitted overnight through a dedicated Childrens Emergency Room. The staff were attentive, thorough and obviously very used to dealing with distressed children. 10 out of 10 for them. The dedicated A&E for kids is brilliant and I felt he was offered an excellent standard of focussed care.
Mr Dejags is still in hospital. He has a serious acute condition for which he was admitted (also through the Emergency Room). The ER was a bit slow (but it was Friday night), but since then he has been treated with a great deal of care, a team of doctors and medical professionals are looking after him. I really couldn't fault them.
So for those of you looking to hear a positive story about Australia. Here's one for you
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Nov 4th 2008, 6:08 am
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Nov 4th 2008, 6:18 am
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Re: Medicare: A good thread
Hope they both get better soon.
I can definitely second the praise for medicare. When my 15 year old was being admitted to hospital for appendicitis recently (also through a dedicated kids' A&E) I was asked if I wanted to go private or public. When I asked what the difference would be the answer was "with private you'll get a bill". His appendix was out within hours and he was discharged the next day. Great care, lovely staff, really couldn't fault them.
I can definitely second the praise for medicare. When my 15 year old was being admitted to hospital for appendicitis recently (also through a dedicated kids' A&E) I was asked if I wanted to go private or public. When I asked what the difference would be the answer was "with private you'll get a bill". His appendix was out within hours and he was discharged the next day. Great care, lovely staff, really couldn't fault them.
Nov 4th 2008, 10:21 am
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Re: Medicare: A good thread
Tried to register with Medicare a few days after we arrived, we were told to go away and come back in 10 working days as immigration hadn't registered us yet.
Went to Medibank and they told us can't register without a Medicare number
told that we'd have to register under visitors, very expensive! However, eventually supervisor took the situation in hand and registered us on the regular system and said as soon as we have the Medicare number to phone it through.
Maybe we were too organised?
Thanks.
M
Went to Medibank and they told us can't register without a Medicare number
told that we'd have to register under visitors, very expensive! However, eventually supervisor took the situation in hand and registered us on the regular system and said as soon as we have the Medicare number to phone it through.Maybe we were too organised?
Thanks.
M
