"Contest Alert !!! || "Private vs Public Hospitals".

The hospital is a healthcare facility that provides a range of medical services to patients, from basic to specialized treatments. Hospitals are equipped with advanced medical technologies, staffs by train healthcare professionals and designed to diagnose, treat and manage various health conditions. Hospitals play a vital role in maintaining public health and providing essential medical services to individuals and communities.

HOSPITAL AIMS TO

1. Diagnose and treat illnesses and injuries
2. Provide preventive care and education
3. Support patients recovery and well-being
4. Conduct medical research and innovation
5. Serve as a community resource for health and wellness

FEW TYPES OF HOSPITAL

1. Private hospitals
2. Public hospitals

DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PUBLIC AND PRIVATE HOSPITAL

PUBLIC HOSPITAL

A public hospital is a healthcare facility owned and operated by the government, or a non-profit organization, that provides medical services to the general public. Public hospitals are often funded through taxpayer, government subsidies or donations.

CHARACTERISTICS OF A PUBLIC HOSPITAL

1. Owned and operated by the government or non-profit organization.
2. Funded through taxpayer, subsidies or donations.
3. Open to members of the public.
4. Often provides care to low-income or uninsured patients.
5. May have limited resources and budget target.

PRIVATE HOSPITAL

A private hospital is a health care facility owned and operated by a private entity, such as corporation, individual, or partnerships. Private hospitals are funded through patients fees, insurance reinforcement, and private investment. They are often offer specialized medical services, advanced technology and personal care.

CHARACTERISTICS OF A PRIVATE HOSPITAL

1. Owned and operated by a private entity.
2. Funded through patients fees, insurance reinforcement, and private investment.
3. May have selective admission policies.
4. The often has more resources and advanced technologies.

KEY DIFFERENCE

1. Ownership and funding
2. Access and admission policies
3. Resources availability and technology
4. High level of personalized care.

In my country (Nigeria )the cost of treatment in private hospital is different from public hospital.

Below is an estimate data's i have gotten from some hospitals around me to make up a better writing.

PUBLIC HOSPITAL

1. Consultation fees: ₦500 - ₦2,000

2. Bed fees: ₦2,000 - ₦5,000 daily

3. Surgical procedures: ₦20,000 - ₦100,000

4. Laboratory tests: ₦2,000 - ₦10,000

PRIVATE HOSPITAL

1. Consultation fees: ₦5,000 - ₦20,000

2. Bed fees: ₦10,000 - ₦50,000 daily

3. Surgical procedures: ₦20,000 - ₦100,000

4. Laboratory tests: ₦5,000 - ₦50,000

HOSPITAL I PREFER FOR REGULAR CHECK - UP AND WHY I CHOOSE IT

I'll choose a private hospital with reasons. Reasons i choose the Private Hospital is because I have gotten an experience before in my life when I was sick, I was rushed to a public hospital,but the attention I got there was not impressive and if I was to die at the moment, I would have passed on at that minute but thank God for life. I feel some nurses at the public hospital does not have good patient relationships or even have patience for their selves, because the response my mom got from one of the nurse working there (public hospital) wasn't anything to write home about, we had to overlook because my life was at stake. We were told to wait for an hour for the doctor to return before the could process to run some test on me to know what was wrong with me. Due to how i felt and how i was crying, my mother in-law had to reach out to my family to bring me immediately to a private hospital at Abak Local Government where she stays and gets her treatment. Luckily my family reach Abak Local Government with me in the evening. I got the best services from the private hospital, the nurse in charge didn't hesitate to open a file for me even when we didn't pay the consultation fee nor for the file yet. Urine and blood test was carried out immediately to know what was wrong with me before calling the doctor in charge for further details. Scan was being run on my stomach and after for some minutes, the doctor realized it was Peptic Ulcer. Drugs were prescribed for me through my mom so I could take for 4 weeks which cost 13 thousands naira for each week.

CONCLUSION

Private Hospital save lives than public hospital, and i will always recommend private hospital to those that can afford it..

Thank you @abdullahw2-c30 for this contest. I wish some nurses will see this post and sit up.

Hi @beevicsam @blessedbee @iddy , please engage on this post and also write your experience. 😍😍😍😍😍😍