Catharina Ziekenhuis

This hospital is amazingly amazing!. I was so satisfied with their service. Nice and clean room, helpful and caring staffs all makes me comfortable through my heavy labor day. The nurses (Anne Marie and Floor) of course other nurses and doctors also are professional and really caring. They help me through the days while my husband can’t beside be at night due to health issue. The food also so delicious compare with other ‘hospital food’. I didn’t expect to much for food at hospital, but the food (dinner)that they prepared is super! My baby boy was born at this hospital on 6th nov 2019. I stayed at kraamsuite 14.

Without any acrimony towards the first-line-staff, provided its not their fault and overall they truly seem to be doing their best. Please note that I am talking from self experience and this may not apply to everyone. -Management at the center is quite desirable, and its clearly visible on a bunch of the staff being either a bit stressed or straight up burnt or exhausted. Its a very saturated hospital with an interesting approach of over-scheduling consultations. (Two consultations about the same topic without any mid-diagnosis procedures that could remotely change the discussion's outcome is either truly poor administration, or leeching. I'll leave the benefit of the doubt). -Rather than being quite a transparent institution, requesting for a transfer from within, is pretty much impossible. In the last several days, I've been bounced 12 times amidst the same 3-4 departments in an attempt to request having my latest dossier delivered back to my GP. (Did not work out in the end, thus I had to send my outdated record and start the over the diagnosis procedure at the new center). -For being one of the main hospitals in a city circling 50% expat ratio, the English proficiency is lacking to some degree. Which further translates into an interesting language barrier in several of the consultations I've experienced. Not complaining on the matter that not all staff speaks second language, but on the fact the institution attempts to come across as English's speaker friendly rather than communicating that some mishaps may occur, in order to allow the patient to make their own choice. Overall, speaking about the own experience, I've been having quite an stressful, confusing and quite negative experience with this hospital. (but as indicated, it may not be the case for everyone, and overall they will end up getting the job done. It may just take a while and be quite confusing for some individuals)

Clean hospital and beautiful too. From outside has waiting shed for the clients. They also have big parking area. When you enter the hospital you can see the reception right away, there are also men and women standing in front of the door to ask if you need an assistance or a help. They have 8 ( if Im not mistaken ) big and wide elevators. They also have signs or ( bordjes ) to show you the right way. This hospital has also canteen, bakery flower shop hair salon etc. If you have health insurance you dont have to pay. In Nederland it is must to have your own insurance otherwise you have to pay a lot.

In recounting my recent experience at Catharina Ziekenhuis, I want to bring attention to a troubling encounter that reveals discrimination within the healthcare system. As Trevor Felix, I found myself dealing with food poisoning, vomiting, and an unexplained nerve-related issue. In my vulnerable state, I turned to Catharina Ziekenhuis for medical assistance, understanding, and support. Unfortunately, the response I received was far from what I expected. The nurse's dismissive attitude left me disheartened, as I sought the empathetic care I needed during this distressing time. The lack of compassion from the nurse persisted. Instead of offering guidance or reassurance, I was simply informed about my house doctor's availability at 8 am, without consideration for the urgency of my situation. My attempts to explain my inability to make phone calls were met with apathy, and the suggestion to leave the hospital was bewildering. This incident sheds light on a recurring pattern of unequal treatment within the emergency department of Catharina Ziekenhuis. The contrast in care between myself and white patients serves as a stark reminder of the ongoing racial bias that continues to affect institutions. My experiences accompanying white friends to the same hospital further highlight the disparities. Their immediate care accentuates the racial inequalities deeply ingrained within the hospital's system. As an LGBTQ+ refugee who fled persecution due to my sexuality, I'm all too familiar with the hate refugees often encounter. These biases are perpetuated by uneducated professionals who fail to see the humanity beyond our circumstances. It's disheartening to face a healthcare system that mirrors the very oppression I fled from. In conclusion, my visit to Catharina Ziekenhuis emphasizes the urgent need to address and rectify the deeply rooted discrimination present in healthcare. While I hold respect for the dedication of medical staff, this experience underscores the necessity for compassionate, unbiased patient care. P.S. It's important to note that the hospital seemingly restricts review content. I want to inform you that I'll be sharing the complete version of this review with my lawyer, doctor, therapist, global media outlets, and LGBTQ+ organizations related to refugee support and the United Nations. This effort aims to shed light on the imperative of eradicating these deeply troubling issues from healthcare systems.