This review is for the Emergency Department in particular…read more I gotta say I'm impressed. I went in through main reception and they pleasantly directed me to the right area. Once in the hospital part, everyone was lovely. When I reached the ER, it was calm quiet and only 2 other people were there waiting. My details were taken, a wrist band was placed on me and I waited on a chair for all of 4 minutes. I was then seen by a nurse who took all the particulars of the problem, asked me a whole lot of questions. She took my temp, not with any old archaic mechanism..she waved what I can only assume is a tricorder in front of my forehead!! She then took me to a room with a bed and fancy machines. This was no trolly with a curtain. A full fledged bed (very comfy as well) in a proper room with walls and a sliding frosted glass door. (open and closed by hand motions..I felt I was on the USS Enterprise!) I was given a nice soft cotton gown, fairly decent for a hospital gown and was told they were going to give me an ECG. The nurse arrived about 10 mins later and he was absolutely lovely. Did the ECG, then went saying someone would come for bloods shorty. About 10 mins later, yes, the nurse arrived to take blood. She kept me chatting and although she had some difficulty in getting anything from me (I'm hard to get blood from) I'm delighted to report that I've barely a mark from it. My GP usually makes a balls of it and I have bruises everywhere from it. The ECG guy arrived back a few minutes later to take me to xray. Again, very pleasant chap. The xray person was so nice as well. Back in my room, I waited maybe 20 minutes for the Dr. He came in, seen me, and said as long as my bloods came back OK I could go home. 10 minutes later the results were in and I could go. From the time I walked in the door, until I walked out: 2 hours. Can you imagine if I'd have gone elsewhere? A few years back I was sent to ER elsewhere by a Dr, I had to wait 4 hours just to get a nurse to speak with me. Then another 2 hours for the Dr to see me. I used to work in a hospital for a bit, the number of people waiting over 2 days to be tested and seen by a Dr was frightening. I know people sneer at the cost, and its a shame they have a review of 1 star because of their parking charges, but what value do you put on your health? I know people who spend more on dinner and drinks than a visit here costs. Everyone has their priorities, mine is this. Ireland has created this 2 tier system, thankfully I have the capacity to pay. For full disclosure, I paid 140 euros to attend and the ECG, X-rays and full bloodwork came to 240. 380 in total. Totally worth every penny. If I needed to, I'd take a out loan to go again if I had to.

I attended the Blackrock Dental Clinic as my previous Dentist is now part of the practice. The…read moreDental clinic is located on the second floor, suite 14. Very bright, relaxing atmosphere and they certainly help nervous patients. Pricing is roughly on a par with other dental practices so there doesn't appear to be a private blackrock premium added on top. Parking (Paid @ 3.20 per hour) is however a pain so it makes sense to get an early appointment to avoid the traffic and get a parking space.

I have to agree with Quentin. This place is hella important and I thoroughly encourage everyone who…read moreis eligible to donate. I hate needles but was coerced into donating by an attractive young lady. It only took about half an hour and didn't actually hurt. It creeped me out a little bit that I'd have a tube stuck in my arm, but aside from that, the whole experience was no bother. Plus you get a can of Coke when you finished. Deadly.

Right, a serious moment from Q; this place is just about as important as it gets. I can tell you I…read morehave not yet had the testicular fortitude to do anything more than walk into this place to grab a leaflet to get opening times but I will change this soon. ...when I do I fully expect to cry like a little girl, faint and very likely make a complete ass of myself, however the end result will be I have given blood, which might help to save a life. Don't be a coward like me, give it up for the guys with the needles and then delve into the baskets of sweeties I saw behind reception afterwards.

Peter Boylan recommended an unnecessary gynaecological operation, then botched it and left me…read moreinfertile. Please take my tragedy as a warning and do not ever ever put your faith or trust in this butcher.