I have been using the public system since early 2010 and have been very happy and so very grateful. The care has been wonderful and the same surgeon has been in charge, so they really know my case well. With each diagnosis though my surgeon has been unavailable and i have been given the results by the registrars instead, but I can't complain. It may be because it is a slightly smaller hospital? They really have been great and I don't believe the care I would get as a private patient would be any better.
I am sending you love and hugs....
Teresa xx