Paying for parking at hospitals is the pits. When John was in Ipswich hospital, they tell you to park at a park nearby (Limestone Park) - they have a mini bus that runs on the half hour, back and forward up till 6pm - free - really good idea, as parking in and around the hospital is very limited.
When he was in Box Hill hospital for seven days, one of the nurses gave me her parking sticker, which had just been issued to her, and as she didn't drive to work, she didn't need, so I parked in a small staff car park (lucky me) - I think she felt sorry for me, that I had to travel so far every day. Bought her a box of choccys.
Beth - I think you need to take your parking ticket to the clinic, and they validate it, that is usually how this works.
Glad to hear that "someone" is feeling much better - aaaahhh retail therapy! good for whatever ails you.
Beth54 said
07:20 AM Oct 8, 2011
Jules, Logan Hospital is the pits for parking. There's nowhere near enough, but at least it's free.
Ma said
07:49 AM Oct 8, 2011
Our local hospital, Milton is free, Shoalhaven hospital was free last time I was there and Wollongong hospital you pay but if frequent treatment or long term you still pay but at a greatly reduced rate if you get a voucher and have it validated.
Bateman's Bay is free too
Vic said
12:10 PM Oct 8, 2011
In Perth, both RPH and SCGH charge for parking, and even then it is a nightmare trying to get a spot, it is just so busy and so few parking lots.
The RPH one is run by Wilsons Car Park, ticket on entry (unless full sign is up) and pay at kiosk on the way out.
The SCGH did have ticket machines only and was policed for expired tickets, but now they have a boom and pay station and charge $1.70 per hour 24/7 no discounts of any kind. Also run privately. I did enquire at the hospital to see if you could get a cheaper rate for emergency attendance etc, but no you can't. Joonalup hospital had ticket parking last time I was there, I think Freo hospital is similar.
Vic said
12:26 PM Oct 8, 2011
Thanks for the feedback and info Beth and Esmeralda. I have Tachycardia too Beth and had the "op" to try to fix it, but they couldn't reach the node that was causing the heart "electrics" to beat erratically. As you know they pass a laser into the heart through one of the valves giving you some injection to make your heart go into Tachy so they can pinpoint the node they want to laser, but in my case I had some tissue or something blocking access so they had to abort the process. So now have to take med morning and night to slow down the hear rate instead (same as before). As you know Beth, the meds make you very tired as well, at least they do for me. Also hard to lose weight as it slows your metabolism.
Thanks for that info Esmeralda, I'll pass it on. "Somebody" should have taken her letter from the hospital straight to her GP for a referral to a heart specialist and cancelled our trip, but no, she wasn't go to cancel that for anything. Anyway, all went well so now she is booked in to see her GP etc. Just as well she didn't have another episode on the train etc.
Yes, I thought the parking was a bit rough Milo, I had to follow the ambulance in case she was released, the full time there was spent in the emergency department until they could manage to stabilize her, and once that was done and they were satisfied we went straight home.
Beth54 said
12:41 PM Oct 8, 2011
Vic wrote:
Thanks for the feedback and info Beth and Esmeralda. I have Tachycardia too Beth and had the "op" to try to fix it, but they couldn't reach the node that was causing the heart "electrics" to beat erratically. As you know they pass a laser into the heart through one of the valves giving you some injection to make your heart go into Tachy so they can pinpoint the node they want to laser, but in my case I had some tissue or something blocking access so they had to abort the process. So now have to take med morning and night to slow down the hear rate instead (same as before). As you know Beth, the meds make you very tired as well, at least they do for me. Also hard to lose weight as it slows your metabolism.
Wow! I've never met anyone else with the problem. The worse part for me was at the entry point in the groin, they must have hit a nerve. Every time he went to move it, I nearly jumped of the bed with the pain. In the end they had to sedate me. As you know, it's meant to be done while awake. It's a shame it couldn't be done for you Vic. For me, every now and then, I feel it's trying to trip, but then it rights itself again. As for the medication, I don't remember having those side effects Vic.
Vic said
12:57 PM Oct 8, 2011
It could be different (medication) for everyone Beth (side effects), also the type of meds you are on (mine is Sotalol).
I was told with the op (like yours, in through the groin up into the heart, and while awake) if it had been successful could come back as the node may grow again or something, so keep having checks.
Although I had stopped food and drink prior to the op as instructed, half way through the op I had to have a pee, and because I was all tied up (leads etc), the nice nurse had to hold it for me while I had a pee into a bottle, not easy to do when you have a number of eyes peering down on your every move.
Beth54 said
01:05 PM Oct 8, 2011
Yes, I bet! I was amazed how many people were in the room. I can't remember the medication I was on. I was able to off it after the procedure was a success. If my little 'trip ups' become worse I'll certainly have it re-checked.
Vic said
09:49 PM Oct 8, 2011
Glad yours was a success Beth, I did hear of another chap who it worked for as well, apparently he was amazed at the difference it made to his life.
When he was in Box Hill hospital for seven days, one of the nurses gave me her parking sticker, which had just been issued to her, and as she didn't drive to work, she didn't need, so I parked in a small staff car park (lucky me) - I think she felt sorry for me, that I had to travel so far every day. Bought her a box of choccys.
Beth - I think you need to take your parking ticket to the clinic, and they validate it, that is usually how this works.
Glad to hear that "someone" is feeling much better - aaaahhh retail therapy! good for whatever ails you.
Jules, Logan Hospital is the pits for parking. There's nowhere near enough, but at least it's free.
Our local hospital, Milton is free, Shoalhaven hospital was free last time I was there and Wollongong hospital you pay but if frequent treatment or long term you still pay but at a greatly reduced rate if you get a voucher and have it validated.
Bateman's Bay is free too
The RPH one is run by Wilsons Car Park, ticket on entry (unless full sign is up) and pay at kiosk on the way out.
The SCGH did have ticket machines only and was policed for expired tickets, but now they have a boom and pay station and charge $1.70 per hour 24/7 no discounts of any kind. Also run privately. I did enquire at the hospital to see if you could get a cheaper rate for emergency attendance etc, but no you can't. Joonalup hospital had ticket parking last time I was there, I think Freo hospital is similar.
Thanks for that info Esmeralda, I'll pass it on. "Somebody" should have taken her letter from the hospital straight to her GP for a referral to a heart specialist and cancelled our trip, but no, she wasn't go to cancel that for anything. Anyway, all went well so now she is booked in to see her GP etc. Just as well she didn't have another episode on the train etc.
Yes, I thought the parking was a bit rough Milo, I had to follow the ambulance in case she was released, the full time there was spent in the emergency department until they could manage to stabilize her, and once that was done and they were satisfied we went straight home.
Wow! I've never met anyone else with the problem. The worse part for me was at the entry point in the groin, they must have hit a nerve. Every time he went to move it, I nearly jumped of the bed with the pain. In the end they had to sedate me. As you know, it's meant to be done while awake. It's a shame it couldn't be done for you Vic. For me, every now and then, I feel it's trying to trip, but then it rights itself again. As for the medication, I don't remember having those side effects Vic.
I was told with the op (like yours, in through the groin up into the heart, and while awake) if it had been successful could come back as the node may grow again or something, so keep having checks.
Although I had stopped food and drink prior to the op as instructed, half way through the op I had to have a pee, and because I was all tied up (leads etc), the nice nurse had to hold it for me while I had a pee into a bottle, not easy to do when you have a number of eyes peering down on your every move.
Glad yours was a success Beth, I did hear of another chap who it worked for as well, apparently he was amazed at the difference it made to his life.