North Shore Hospital Emergency Room

Due to a debilitating fall at Z Roscommon Road petrol station I was forced to visit the Emergency at North Shore Hospital as my injuries were worsening and Very Painful.nDespite spending about 7 hours mainly sitting uncomfortably in the general waiting area, the medical staff were attentive and caring and did give me a bed during the last half-hour of the 7 hours. I received pain meds, a scan, MRI & X-ray, initially showing no fracture, but subsequently was phoned that evening to say I had a fractured rib.nOn a subsequent visit referred by my doctor for a pelvic X-ray and scan I only had a 5 hour wait.nWhile I appreciate the higher priority cases and waiting times on my 1st visit I didn't even see a doctor and the 2nd visit I saw an Orthopedic Surgeon who appeared somewhat distracted and uninterested in me.nWould recommend going elsewhere if you can afford it.nThe medical care may be free, but the parking is Astronomically HIGH!

Unfortunately, I've been in here a few times and I'm always blown away by the staff. They run a tight ship, with a good system, and I'm happy to wait for more needy patient to be seen first. The doctors and nurses all knew what they were doing and I was rushed about by friendly orderlies until I had a diagnosis and then treatment plan.

Shame on the nz health system. Not enough medical staff and too many admin staff sitting around talking to eachother, sat here in pain for 3 hours so far with no hope of seeing anyone. But at least Luxon is richer than ever.

Waited 11 hours and never got to see a doctor.nThere was no clear communication, no realistic indication of waiting time, and no meaningful updates throughout the entire night. Patients are left sitting for hours with no transparency or certainty.nThis experience was exhausting and unacceptable. The New Zealand health system feels completely broken and not fit for purpose.

Had to wait 4 hours just to change the dressing.. I understand there are shortages in staff but this is ridiculous! Especially the nurse named Linda. She just made us what almost an hour to get the dressing delivered and had absolutely 0 care in the world to look after the patients.

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