Public hospital mixed wards includes breast cancer surgery patients

I had surgery on both breasts so I stayed for two nights.  Next to me was a man with some prostate issue, was easy enough to hear the doctors talking to him.  LIkewise I am sure he heard all about my breast concerns.  
In the adjoining room there was mixed genders also, couldn't they sort this out.. really it isn't that difficult.  It has to do with staffing issues and not putting patients first!

I have worked in a government department and understand the limits, but really we should be aiming higher!