Well, you never want to be in hospital but it's good to know other's experiences (e.g. if outpatient & you have some choice in where you go!). A close family member was dealt with wonderfully by the ED and later ICU staff. It was a long 6 weeks for all involved but I can't thank them enough - he pulled through! Specialist appointments depend on who you see - for me so far so good. Loses a star for rabbit warren layout (I usually get lost) & dilapidated wards in some areas... hope wards have improved since 2007. read more

I still can't believe you hospital hired a predator as a cardiologist. Despite undiagnosed PTSD I had in previous years I sought out full prenatal care for my son born healthy in 2022 and despite doing all that was needed to keep him. And an appeal used to block a court ordered win of reunification of my older son. My son born healthy became only one of 200 babies taken at birth in hospitals like Flinders without a court order only under section 41 . That number has risen in the past 18 months, to 4 babies taken every week under section 41 without a court order from SA hospitals . I Was not given an iv during labor for pain relief or for any emergency medications. But an iv with oxytocin (a natural hormone) i produced during labor. As a distraction and to make it harder to hold my healthy infant son more after birth. Before he was taken to the neonatal unit for section 41 to be invoked. When i rang your head neonatal nurse to get updates on my son. I heard her emotionally abuse a polite nurse telling her don't tell the parents anything about their baby. There was no need for your head nurses emotional abuse of this nurse Who had not actually given out on any information on my own child to me. The treatment of Mom's who lose their babies to sec 41 at birth is discrimination as is abuse towards hospital staff who show kindness to Mom's who lose their infants to a section 41 at birth. At the time I made this call. My child should have been returned at this stage under sec 42 as it was past the time they had their sec 41 invoked with no court order. I have an autistic daughter who had tremors. .My family history is that of prem births, epilepsy and Autism . Your Indian neonatal doc while doing.an assessment on my healthy 5 pound 12 oz newborn with 9/9 apgars at birth who was being bottle fed. But being observed for being born at 36 weeks due to my advanced maternal age during pregnancy. This doctor had lied to me in his assumption he thought my son was exposed to drugs because he thought my son had tremors (mind you he didn't ask me for our family history of epilepsy and Autism.. ) Neither did he think reactions from a vaccine are also possible. After a heb b vaccine was given to my son. These symptoms of vaccine reactions can vary. From mild to moderate to severe reactions are always possible with vaccines. Why ask this question about possible drug exposure from tremors in front of me when not taking into account a family history of prem births, epilepsy and Autism? And the fact blood tests during full prenatal care show no proof of drug, alcohol or cig exposure in utero, not that i do these things anyway. Simply put it he was being judgemental as at this time my son was taken without a warrant under sec 41 where he should have been returned under sec 42 just days later Whilst not having prenatal care is not illegal.. I recommend prenatal care. My son who had full prenatal care had his records falsified a breach of the privacy act of 1988 (moms never give DCP your prenatal records, (they might use any minor issues or major issues in pregnancy not caused by you, against you. To form the opinion your an unfit mom. Staff can not give out your prenatal care also. Remember they may use anything against you. Take it to trial. It is illegal for them to use (perjury) about you or in breaches in privacy. If they say you didn't hold your infants head properly or you didn't support your infants neck properly. Demand they show the video footage in court stating their accusations of such things . If they can't provide such evidence let them know it is false accusation only . Remember if you've just discovered in the hospital nursery or on visits in DCP locked rooms with hard floors, no windows and no natural lighting (where your being observed through a two way mirror). That they do things a new way in regarding to feeding or changing etc. That it can't be used against you as you were not aware of these new changes until told otherwise. These are not signs of neglect or abuse and cannot not be used against you. Register the birth certificate yourself. They need it to pay the carers. Don't give it to DCP. Coercive control to hand over a birth certificate or have you agree on anything without informed consent of your legal rights is illegal. All contracting without informed consent is illegal. Good luck Mom's I wish you well and may you win back your child. Without the need to prosecute. read more

My partner is currently in hospital and in this week I have heard her cry more then the 2 years we have dated she feels more safe at the bus stop out the front then in the room They are constantly gaslighting and condescending and rude to her and easdroppimg on her phone calls and man handeld her Now they have bribed her saying if u leave today I will not give u medication if u stay one more day I will read more

My elderly mother is a cancer patient and has to walk 20 minutes, then catch a bus to get her chemo treatment, then catch a bus and walk 20 minutes home. Sometimes the bus is late because she cannot make it to the bus stop in time. She is eligible for taxi's to and from her treatment, but staff will not allow this as she owns a car but cannot drive due to her treatment. The staff often berate her for missing a treatment, even though it is difficult for her to get to her treatments. Medical staff also seem to be untrained in matters regarding neurodiversity. read more

I was a patient in the ICU. The ICU staff all were so respectful and helpfu. Then I got moved to 4A and The staff there were respectful helpful and polit. read more

Paediatric Ward at Flinders Medical Centre is very good. Five stars for being a low cost / budget (public) hospital facilities, the accommodation is great, roomy wards and bed is fairly comfortable for a hospital bed. The companion fold out lounge / bed is very uncomfortable, so suggest a foam single underlay to protect you back and to get some sleep. Meals are very good, usually roast meals and dessert presented and caters to allergies. Plenty of food available for snacks or coffee for patients and care-givers in the kitchen. Recommend this hospital over others, and for some parents it feels like a holiday away from home. read more

We all know how long it takes to see a specialist in Australia. 6 months and some friends have waited it out close to a year. So when my letter of appointment finally came to visit the Women and Children (W & C) unit, I gladly went. First impression, the hospital could do with a fresh coat of paint. Maybe throw in some colours. I hear green lending a therapeutic ambience to any room would ideally be perfect for a hospital walls. There was no fresh flowers, or fun and chirpy collages on the wall to represent the W & C unit. Plenty of health poster though, but still it lacked the personal touch and the image of ' We care about your health' feel. Maybe I'm too particular as I am a PR professional and I know branding when I see one. Still I was here to see the specialist and was very grateful for the advice and medical assistance she provided. Overall, I guess it's ok, aint no Seattle Grace Hospital aka Grey Anatomy feel, that's for sure. read more

Flinders Medical Centre - Hospitals Near Me - Bedford Park, SA

So, I can comment about the emergency centre because I've been there on far too many occasions. It's a depressing place, most emergency wards are I guess, but the number of people who are slightly crazy is phenomenal, plus I'm one of those people who has a sign above their head that says "talk to me", so you can imagine. How long you have to wait is based on how serious your condition is, a lot of people go to the emergency ward when they really don't need to, for band aid conditions, this irritates me. My mother is a nurse, she says that public hospitals are a damn sight better that private ones. I came to Flinders when I had Tonsilitis so bad that my body was shutting down, I stayed a few nights. They didn't exactly listen when I told the staff I wasn't able to eat sandwiches, and the doctor did insinuate that I had been promiscuous BUT I got better and that is the main thing everyone. read more

So a mid range rating for this hospital because, like them all, it has positives and negatives. One big positive, especially if you have to sepnd the day there with children, is the big duck pond outdoor area in the middle of the hospital. Such a nice place to have in a hospital for people to go to. They have an A & E department which is always really busy and wait times are quite horrendous, even if you have small children who are sick. At least they have a separate enclosed waiting room for those with sick children though. And even once you get called through you are basically taken to another waiting room. If you are sick enough that they have to admit you it may take a while, even overnight in a bed in A & E, if you are lucky not in the corridor, until you get moved to a ward. They have even turned ambulances away from here at times (as have most of the hospitals at times). However if you have appointments here for anything I have found them to be quite good. I have had heaps of appointments with different departments here for various family members and they have never been a terrible wait. Plus if you have a baby here you pretty much get a private room. It was great when my friend had her baby here because I could visit all the time, they were really relaxed on visiting hours as long as we were quiet. There is a multi storey parking facility but it can get expensive, it's still easier and worth paying the money if you have to go here. Sometimes it can get full though and you can't get a park in here. I find it best to go to the streets basically across the road from the hospital but you have to know how to get to them, there is only access from Main South Road, but once you are there you can just walk up the path and steps near the park then it is jjst across the road to the hospital. Or you could just catch a bus and they stop right out the front. read more

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The emergency greeting staff were good with their version of 'customer service' but once handed to the worker drones, my friend was NOT listened to. No one checked his records or gave him the respect of viewing his files. After witnessing his abominable treatment, a cab was called by their staff for he and I to get back to his home....we waited for two hours for a cab I called myself once I had had enough! Granted, it was a Fringe night and Adelaide was out for the long wkend....but the entire hospital visit was NOT to standard. These people need further medical xperience and training - and quickly!!!! read more

Flinders really is a great hospital. Obviously no one wants to be sick, but if you unfortunately are then Flinders is the place you want to go. I've never had a bad experience here. Staff are knowledgeable and friendly, rooms are good and service is great. I'd choose Flinders over a private hospital any day. read more