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Amith R

1 reviews | Active since Nov 2012

04 Dec 2020, 16:06

Private Hospital Rip-Off - Chatsmed Hospital

The public needs to be more aware of how this Private Hospitals attempt to rip-off patients. My father was an inpatient [December 2019] at Chatsmed Garden Hospital (Woodhurst, Chatsworth). When we were informed of his discharge, arrangements (for his pick-up) were made telephonically with the Sister in charge of the ward. I arranged to be there by 13h00. The SR in-charge, assured us such was fine, as they were still finalizing the discharge process, along with sorting take home medication. When I did arrive at the ward, we were advised, that we would need to await for a porter to take the patient (my father) with a wheelchair from the ward to the ground floor. The wait for the porter took over 45 minutes. Eventually over an hour later, we made it to our vehicle. A few months later, we receive a letter, claiming that the med aid had short paid. Reason for short payment, patient discharged after 12 midday. Discharge time reflected: 18h06 (such was advised by Chatsmed). I emailed their collections dept. on 13/02/2020, with zero response from them to date! Today I get an sms that such has been handed over to a legal co for collection. I attempted to dial the number on the sms, no answer. PLEASE BE WEARY OF THIS HOSPITAL AND THEIR ************ METHODS!

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Life Healthcare
Life Healthcare's reply07 Dec 2020, 11:30
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Hi Amith,  
We are sorry to hear about your experience. We have shared your contact details and escalated this matter to hospital management and someone should be in touch soon. 
 
As this matter involves personal information and data, we cannot share any updates via Hellopeter. 
 
Please don't hesitate to contact us should you not hear anything.