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BIancs1977Casual Contributor
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QueenieSenior Contributor
I am thankful for the private MH system and would never go back to public if I could help it. I pay for top health insurance cover which costs a fair bit, but when I think that my average hospital stay is $16-20K, I am thankful for that too.
Is there a reason why you can't go private this time? Is there a lack of private beds or are you on an Involuntary Treatment Order (many private hospitals won't take involuntary patients)? Sorry for all the questions, just trying to understand your situation.
You're right in saying many consumers in the public MH units have criminal histories and there is often violence in the units. Nurses are often over worked as the units are poorly funded, giving little time for optimum patient care. Hence, why I go private.
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BIancs1977Casual Contributor
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Hello @BIancs1977
How are you doing today, are you still in hospital? Thinking of you it sounds like an extremely tough time in there, has the psychiatrist approved you yet?
Lunar
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BIancs1977Casual Contributor
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Oh no @BIancs1977 that is taking forever! Are they looking after you a bit better at all?
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