Having always been an advocate of the Wonthaggi Hospital, I would like to express my extreme disappointment and dissatisfaction with our recent experience with the Emergency Department. My infant grandchild was taken to the ED on three separate occasions over a weekend. They were coughing, having trouble breathing and had not been drinking or eating over this time. My grandchild was becoming increasingly distressed and their parents were at a loss as to how to help them. They were examined and sent home each time. On the last visit the doctor even questioned why they had brought my grandchild there. At the suggestion of a local GP and as a last resort they took them to another hospital where my grandchild was examined, x rayed, diagnosed and admitted to hospital suffering from pneumonia and dehydration.
I understand Wonthaggi does not take in children but surely if the staff are not qualified to deal with infants, I believe they should refer them on to a facility that does. Surely the children and parents of Bass Coast deserve and need better than this in my opinion.
"Disappointed in ED care"
About: Wonthaggi Hospital / Emergency Department Wonthaggi Hospital Emergency Department Wonthaggi 3995
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