THE AUCKLAND HOSPITAL.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XIV, Issue 5019, 17 December 1877, Page 3

THE AUCKLAND HOSPITAL.

TO TIIE EDITOR. Sin,—Having just left the Auckland Hospital, after being an inmate for a fortnight, where I was most skilfully treated for a bad fall from a horse, I consider it ouly just to all concerned with this institution to say something of the internal management, which, I believe, is very little appreciated or understood. Of Dr. Philson's skill, etc., cela va sans dire; but still one requires to bean inmate, and see his untiring exertion and interest in the welfare of each patient. Of the care and attention of the nurses one requires to see it to believe it. They are simply indefatigable, and as gentle as possible. 1 am well aware that a certain prejudice exists against hospitals in general, but I am also aware if the public were better acquainted with the internal management that the prejudice would soon wear away. The institution provides everything conducive to health; large, airy, wellventilated wards, comfortable beds, with everything kept most scrupulously clean ; in fact, more advantages are offered than I have room to enumerate. I will now take this public opportunity of thanking the many friends who were so kind to me during my stay at the Hospital, and they may rest assured they will always be held in grateful remembrance.—l am, Sc., Francis Hci.l, jun.