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.

doctors good, Indian nurses awful as per usual Leave you…read moresitting there even if you just asked for water they wouldn't get it for you. Lazy.

I recently had a mole on my leg that my dermatologist recommende…read mored removing for biopsy. I was a bit apprehensive because I had previously undergone a similar procedure on my back for a very small mole, which left a noticeable scar despite only requiring three stitches. This time, the mole on my leg was also very small, so I was hoping for a careful and minimally invasive procedure. However, while filling out the pre-procedure form, the nurse assisting me confused "left" with "right" and mentioned she was very tired at that point in the day. I remember thinking I hoped she would not be the one performing the procedure -- but she was. The result was disappointing: such a tiny mole ended up leaving a scar that required four stitches that looked more like veterinary stitches, or when you mend clothes, very poorly done.I I even consulted my GP to ask if the stitches could be redone for a better cosmetic outcome, but was advised against it. Now I am left with large, unattractive stitches which will leave a scar. Beyond the technical aspect, I also found the overall attitude and communication lacking empathy and professionalism. Unfortunately, this experience left me with the certainty that I will not return to this dermatology department for any further procedures. It is a pity, as patient care and compassion are just as important as medical treatment.

Echoing Karina C's review, Michaels rarely seems to be busy. I'm sure they are, but they hide it…read morewell. You're never waiting very long, not even in A & E. I broke my arm on the pier when I was about ten, and my toe when I was about seventeen, but don't remember ever even having to queue here. It's an old hospital, with everything you'd expect from an old hospital; narrow corridors, lots of wood and Georgian style tiles. From an access point of view it's in the middle of Dun Laoghaire. The bus stops right in front of it. Parking may be a bit of a problem though, as there is no carpark worth talking about. I doubt it has a cafeteria, given the amount of restaurants in the immediate vicinity. If in doubt, Dunphy's across the road offers one of the finest pints in Dublin. There's also a weekend clinic if your GP is unavailable or you want a second opinion.

Luckily I don't really have any experince with hospitals. But having heard rather negative stories…read moreabout waiting times, I was nervous enough when my GP sent me for ECG and blood pressure tests. But I was very pleasantly surprised by St. Michaels. I walked there as I wasn't sure about the parking situation (and ended up never really investigating that further). The staff at reception was very friendly and helpful and there was basically no waiting time at all for my tests and again very friendly nurses and doctors that made me feel at ease. At a later point I went to the Outpatient Department for further tests and the same here. Friendly, well organised and competent. I felt very well looked after and everyone spoke to me in a language I could understand - bearing in mind English is not my mother tonque.

Is is possible to give a minus 1. I am an Aortic Dissection survivor & presented at the ED with…read morechest pain & similar symptoms to my original dissection. I was probed by the ED doctor as to why I didn't go to my GP. The GP would have sent me to the ED anyway because a contrast CT scan is one of the only way to rule our in RHC diagnose an Aortic Dissection. I was shocked when I was handed a form to bring for a CT contrast scan & told walk down to the radiology department without any staff to aid or assist. Dreadful, telling a patient who may be experiencing an AD to walk unaided down two floors. Anything could have happened to me & without medical supervision. Aortic Dissection is so often misdiagnosed can lead to a fatality. I am currently sitting here Waiting to be called for my scan in pain and worried incase I am dissecting again. :(

I attempted to sort the error made by reception radiology which did overcharge for my scan. There…read moreare already 5 months since the scan. I wish to advise that one lady Holly did engage in a very condescending manner and not willing at all to help sorting the matter. She was extremely rude and unhelpful. With this attitude"I know it all" I do not think she is suitable to deal with people that engage with this department in Beacon hospital, Dublin.

I was here recently to do some follow up investigations on some medical complications I had been…read morehaving. When you first arrive into the building, it can be a bit overwhelming and confusing, however the people working at the receptionist desk were SUPER helpful each time in making sure you were in the right place, and directing you where you needed to go. In case you can't find the receptionist desk, it looks like a weird turquoise cone. The first time I went, I saw a specialist. The staff were helpful, and I didn't have to wait long. The specialist I saw was also very attentive, and and actually took time to answer all my questions and listened to what I had to say (as opposed to some doctors who seem to just want to get you in and out). The second time I was there, I was in the day care unit having a bunch of tests done. Everything was thoroughly explained before it was done, and everyone made every effort to make sure I was as comfortable as possible (considering the tests I was having done). I'm a bit scared of needles, but each person who had to prod me was very good at keeping me distracted and making the needle part of the tests quick. The only downside, or frustrating part, was that when I arrived at Day Care, apparently they told EVERYONE in day card that day to arrive at the same time, and I had to wait a little bit because my bed wasn't ready yet. If I have to have tests or follow-ups in the future would be very happy having them done in this hospital. The nursing staff is great, supportive, and extremely nice.

nice staff, nice facilities, but oh. my. god. is it the most confusing place ever to visit. i've…read moregone there twice - once to a consultant and once to get a random test done. the first time, the whole place was torn apart and under some serious construction so even trying to follow the signs to find the right building was like navigating a labyrinth, in the dark. the second time, it was all finished so anything i'd achieved in forming a kind of map in my head was completely negated. i actually wandered around a bit before running into another lost soul who approached me hoping i had a map. heh. we ventured off together in search of our destinations. once i got in there (the second time) and wandered the immense lobby for a minute trying to figure out where to go, i gave up and approached the info desk. the staff there rang the department they thought i needed to go to and asked them if they did the sort of test i was sent over to get. i was directed upstairs to the department where again, i managed to get lost. ok, i will admit a certain genetic failing in having a sense of direction, but COME ON. after running around lost a bit, a nice nurse-type-person approached me and pointed me in the right direction. i asked for the person the info desk had spoken to on the phone and they seemed to not have had that conversation. in any case, they rang someone else and within about 10 minutes, i was back in an exam room getting my test done. so pretty much the point here is that it may be the most confusing place on earth and the staff may not know what the hell is going on but at least the facilities are really nice and modern and the staff are willing to help you figure out where you're going :)