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1 reviews | Active since Jul 2023

01 Jul 2023, 22:47

Poor experience with Hilton Life hospital casualty doctor.

Dr Alta van der Walt insinuating that I was faking my pain and abused opiods was one thing.

To have her make condescending remarks on my being a traditional healer was what offended me the most. She insisted I was sick because of mixing traditional and western medication, despite my telling her that I had not ingested any herbal medication. She also made hurtful remarks about how I couldn't possibly be a good healer because the "stuff" I gave my own patients wasn't working for me. Firstly, I do not specialise in herbal medicine, therefore do not give my clients 'stuff'. Secondly, it is shocking that a highly educated doctor could not consider that traditional doctors can also have different areas of specialization. She further asked that I quit and focus on my day job.

All of this, while I was writhing in pain and crying.

Poor bedside manner, ******** and rude to patients.

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Life Healthcare
Life Healthcare's reply03 Jul 2023, 11:16
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Hi Zamaphephethwa

We are sorry to hear about your experience. We've escalated this matter to hospital management and someone should be in touch soon. Please don't hesitate to contact us should you not hear anything.