Footscray Hospital

I took my friend to outpatient - reception to check in. I waited 14 minutes in-front of reception - there was 6 receptionist working- they were busy talking to each other. One of them was calling the patients. Took receptionists another 5 minutes to check us in - all these could be done much faster. Technology and fund is here. No proper management. .

One of the best hospitals from the staff and their respect for time and accurate deadlines there was no delay and they took great care of my baby

A friend was hospitalised with massively infected diabetic leg ulcers and they sent him home without cleaning or dressing any of his infected wounds, they just gave him a script for antibiotics and wheeled him to the carpark where no one was going to meet him and then went back inside (he was unable to walk or stand up). A week later he had bleeding in his kidney and was admitted to the hospital for an embolism. One of the worst hospitals un the state next to sunshine hospital. Heavily understaffed and what staff they do have are rude, they show no empathy, and treat patients like a burden and many are not fully trained for the departments they work in.

I just done my MRI and a nurse called Tommy looked after me he was so caring and explained everything well and so comforting.

I asked the Ambulance to take me to this hospital only because of its proximity. 4 hours wait for the so called 'Triage' in the corridors. The Ambos were excellent. They had to wait for 4 hours and we are told that there are shortages of Ambulances! In any event, 1 night on monitors in 'Emergency' and was told I would be admitted to the hospital for 1 night. This turned out to be six nights and the GEM (General Medicine) was conducting all sorts of tests with no answers as to why I was being held. It would appear this department has no patients in the hospital and whoever is unlucky to be under their supervision gets this sort of treatment. I guess this department has to be seen to use these services. Sloppy Doctors! They don't even turnup for their daily rounds.There are a lot of deserving people who are waiting for a bed and this hospital does not really care.Damian

I can count on one hand the nurses that I thought were effective practitioners, compassionate and had empathy. This comment does not refer to these nurses. This hospital is the worst. No communication with family. Denied my mother water when she asked for it (this was resolved by the doc). I could go on with numerous stories...but...

Spent 5 hours in the ED and had to plead to be seen. Doc then came and spent 3 min with me before telling me they wouldn't fix my issue and to book an appointment with a GP. I realise there were more urgent matters than mine but surely they could do better.

Hospital is located at a convenient location. Carpark is easily access through Gordon Street. Their hourly park rate is by far less expensive comparing to the Royal Women Hospital. If you are there for a quick drop off. First half a hour is free. Average hospital but it will be nice if the government spend some money here for a renovation. Not far from highpoint shopping centre.

I recently visited the emergency department and the nurses were amazing! One nurse in particular who took care of my brother (who has an intellectual disability) was so compassionate and understanding of his needs, which made his first ED experience not so frighting, as he was in a heightened state already. I’m very grateful to have had her as his nurse! Thank you ☺️