Quality-indicators of hospitals and clinics in Switzerland:

Birth, result quality (hospital / clinic)

Rating by self-employed midwives

Our national survey of 328 independent midwives in November 2016 shows statistically significant differences in the outcome quality for in-patient births. The small regional hospitals and the university hospitals are ranking particularly good. However, the mid-sized and large regional hospitals are less well-rated by the midwives. The 'Spital Heiden' (Spitalverbund AR) gets the best rating with an average of 9.5 out of 10. You can find detailed information on the midwife survey in the national comparison report 2016 (german).

The best hospitals with regard to birth, result quality (hospital / clinic)

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starstarstarstarstar  3.9
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starstarstarstarstar  3.8
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starstarstarstarstar  3.7
starstarstarstarstar  3.7
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starstarstarstarstar  3.6
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starstarstarstarstar  3.6
starstarstarstarstar  3.5
starstarstarstarstar  3.4
starstarstarstarstar  3.4
starstarstarstarstar  3.4
starstarstarstarstar  3.4
starstarstarstarstar  3.4
starstarstarstarstar  3.3
starstarstarstarstar  3.3
starstarstarstarstar  3.2
starstarstarstarstar  3.2
starstarstarstarstar  3.2
starstarstarstarstar  3.1
starstarstarstarstar  3.1
starstarstarstarstar  3.1
starstarstarstarstar  3.0
starstarstarstarstar  3.0
starstarstarstarstar  3.0
starstarstarstarstar  2.9
starstarstarstarstar  2.9
starstarstarstarstar  2.8
starstarstarstarstar  2.8
starstarstarstarstar  2.8
starstarstarstarstar  2.7
starstarstarstarstar  2.7
starstarstarstarstar  2.7
#39:  Spital Uster
starstarstarstarstar  2.4
starstarstarstarstar  2.4
starstarstarstarstar  2.4
starstarstarstarstar  2.4
starstarstarstarstar  2.4
starstarstarstarstar  2.4
starstarstarstarstar  2.3
starstarstarstarstar  2.2
starstarstarstarstar  2.2
starstarstarstarstar  2.2
starstarstarstarstar  2.1
starstarstarstarstar  2.1
starstarstarstarstar  2.1
starstarstarstarstar  2.1
starstarstarstarstar  2.0
starstarstarstarstar  2.0
starstarstarstarstar  2.0
starstarstarstarstar  1.9
starstarstarstarstar  1.9
starstarstarstarstar  1.8
starstarstarstarstar  1.8
starstarstarstarstar  1.8
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starstarstarstarstar  1.8
starstarstarstarstar  1.7
starstarstarstarstar  1.6
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starstarstarstarstar  1.6
starstarstarstarstar  1.6
starstarstarstarstar  1.6
starstarstarstarstar  1.5
starstarstarstarstar  1.5
starstarstarstarstar  1.3
starstarstarstarstar  1.3
starstarstarstarstar  1.0
starstarstarstarstar  0.9
starstarstarstarstar  0.8
starstarstarstarstar  0.8
starstarstarstarstar  0.5
starstarstarstarstar  0.5
starstarstarstarstar  0.4

Profile of the key figure birth, result quality (hospital / clinic)

About the indicator «Birth, result quality»

The independent association Hospital Comparison Switzerland carries out a national survey of self-employed midwives on the outcome quality concerning inpatient births. Good outcome quality is understood as the the absence of avoidable complications and a high satisfaction of the mothers with the hospital, clinic or birthplace. The midwives provide their experience and their expert knowledge with their feedbacks for a public use. In particular, expectant mothers can benefit from these evaluations as a help for choosing a hospital, a clinic or a birthplace.

Strengths:

The midwives accompany the (expectant) mothers generally from early pregnancy to some time after birth. They conduct detailed discussions with the young mothers and thus learn a lot about the medical circumstances and the course of the birth and the care in the hospital / clinic. Due to their in-depth knowledge and wide experience horizons, they can distinguish unavoidable complications from treatment deficiencies. Midwives come into contact with many health care providers. They are thus able to observe and compare many births in different hospitals / clinics.

Limits:

It is possible that some vested interests of the self-employed midwives may lead to a certain bias in favor of the birthplaces. However, this is neutralized by the separate analysis of the birthplaces: We compare the birthplaces only with one another and not with the hospitals and clinics.

There are patient-ratings about this topic

Ratings from patients about this topic:

 verified rating about the Stadtspital Triemli, Zürich
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Midwife team top/friendly. Caesarean section was necessary. Epidural intravenous (can prove birth report). Consequence: Baby in neonatology - I couldn't see it again until 17 hours later. Doctor anesthesiologist: where people work, mistakes happen - thank you! Invoice for deductible neonatology followed!! 

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Caesarean section. Previously intravenous epidural anesthesia - consequence: baby had to go to neonatal unit - I couldn't see it for 17 hours Anesthesiologist: where people work, mistakes happen... Possibly. would an APOLOGY have been more appropriate?! The top: Invoice for neonatology deductible..
transl. from german, date of rating: 14.09.2023

 verified rating about the Spital Olten
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I gave birth to my child in the KSO on May 27th, 21st, and although I went into labor at midnight and the birth was not that uncomplicated, I am very satisfied with the care. The midwives were all very professional and friendly, responded quickly to every request  
transl. from german, inpatient treatment in May.2021, date of rating: 25.06.2021

 verified rating about the Paracelsus-Spital Richterswil
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Wonderful hospital. Natural birth. I gave birth to my son here. Such nice midwives 
transl. from german, inpatient treatment in Nov.2020, date of rating: 05.11.2020

 verified rating about the Spital Zollikerberg
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I had a a great birth, the midwife was very helpful, friendly and patient, even about childbed I can only report good. Optimal care, everything perfect, I was well-advised, helped and each time I got the best support!!! The best hospital! Thank you! 
transl. from german, inpatient treatment in May.2017, date of rating: 25.08.2019

 verified rating about the Maison de naissance La Roseraie, Genève
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Employees present and attentive. Ideal infrastructure for a natural birth. 
transl. from french, inpatient treatment in Nov.2018, date of rating: 07.07.2019

 verified rating about the Paracelsus-Spital Richterswil
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I was here for the birth of my daughter and am very grateful for the great support and dedication of the staff 

About the surgery:
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C-section, rapid healing, good care
transl. from german, inpatient treatment in May.2017, date of rating: 23.06.2017

 verified rating about the UniversitätsSpital Zürich
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About the surgery:
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Childbirth
transl. from german, inpatient treatment in Jan.2017, date of rating: 06.04.2017

 verified rating about the Klinik Villa im Park, Rothrist
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great natural childbirth and great week with much human touch; experienced little standard medicine 
transl. from german, inpatient treatment in Jul.2016, date of rating: 06.04.2017

 verified rating about the Paracelsus-Spital Richterswil
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Gynecology / Obstetrics: This hospital has a very sensitive, well-cared-for atmosphere. The midwives and practitioners form a team and combine their activities well. There is also plenty of room for in-depth conversations, therapies as well as for arriving in the new family constellation. 
transl. from german, inpatient treatment in Oct.2016, date of rating: 31.10.2016

 verified rating about the Hirslanden Klinik Aarau
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The hospital has competent nursing staff and attending physicians. The service is top. I felt completely safe and well cared for. 

About the surgery:
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Caesarean section. Was still a positive "birth experience". Top support by midwife. My daughter was immediately placed on my chest as soon as it was clear that all was ok. The clinic estimates the mother-child relationship highly. Very good counselling, wound care, etc. (surgeon: Dr. Waldemar Schmidt)
transl. from german, inpatient treatment in Sep.2014, date of rating: 13.09.2016

 unverified rating about the Kantonsspital Glarus
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Maternity department -> reacted very quickly in an emergency and was also very sensitive 
transl. from german, inpatient treatment in Jul.2021, date of rating: 13.10.2023

 unverified rating about the Kantonsspital Glarus
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Birth ward the pure catastrophe.... from the anesthetist, to the doctor and the care is just ridiculous... please stay away from this hospital.... the same applies to the ER 

About the surgery:
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Caesarean section... partial anesthesia was pure carnage until it was finally set....
transl. from german, inpatient treatment in Jul.2023, date of rating: 22.08.2023

 unverified rating about the Hirslanden Klinik Stephanshorn, St. Gallen
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traumatic birth 
transl. from german, inpatient treatment in Jul.2023, date of rating: 20.07.2023

 unverified rating about the Hirslanden Klinik Aarau
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The whole team was very professional. I had a difficult labor process that ended with a caesarean section. My husband and I were very happy that we chose Hirslanden Aarau. I felt very safe from my arrival to my discharge.  (surgeon: Dr. Peter Scott)
transl. from german, inpatient treatment in Oct.2021, date of rating: 11.10.2021

 unverified rating about the Hirslanden Klinik Aarau
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Not optimally cared for at birth. Due to the midwife's lack of time, we were not looked after 1:1. The doctor was also not competent. PDA wasn't set optimally either. In the end, a caesarean section was done because unfortunately no effort was made to give birth naturally 

About the surgery:
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unplanned caesarean section
transl. from german, inpatient treatment in Sep.2020, date of rating: 17.02.2021

 unverified rating about the Universitätsspital Basel
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Birth experience: Competent employees at all times and a feeling of security throughout. 
transl. from german, inpatient treatment in Feb.2021, date of rating: 17.02.2021

 unverified rating about the Spital Limmattal, Schlieren
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Was in the Limmat Hospital to give birth. Midwives and doctors were extremely friendly, empathetic, and professional. The food and the childcare was also great. Can highly recommend this hospital 
transl. from german, inpatient treatment in Dec.2020, date of rating: 26.01.2021

 unverified rating about the Spital Zollikerberg
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Obstetric and maternity ward hopelessly overloaded in summer of 2018, since (according to the midwife) instructions were not to refuse any patient. Therefore lack of care, denial of a PDA (takes too long), traumatic birth. Great staff, unfortunately without time. 
transl. from german, inpatient treatment in Jul.2018, date of rating: 26.02.2020

 unverified rating about the Paracelsus-Spital Richterswil
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The midwives are simply unbeatable and competent in this hospital. Keep calm, even if a lot is going on, have enormous knowledge and in every Situation know what to do. We were deeply impressed! Also in childbed we were tremendously cared for. 

About the surgery:
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Birth injuries and severe bleeding. Healed well.
transl. from german, date of rating: 23.06.2019

 unverified rating about the AndreasKlinik - Hirslanden, Cham
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birth 

About the surgery:
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Caesarean section
transl. from german, inpatient treatment in Mar.2018, date of rating: 19.01.2019

 unverified rating about the HRC Aigle
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Friendly welcome, very humane treatment of patients 

About the surgery:
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Birth. I have benefited from complementary medicine: hypnosis, acupuncture (surgeon: Dr. Eric Cotter)
transl. from french, inpatient treatment in Nov.2017, date of rating: 06.02.2018

 unverified rating about the Kantonsspital Aarau
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We had a regular twin birth without cesarean section. The team was great! I felt in good hands. 
transl. from german, inpatient treatment in Dec.2016, date of rating: 27.02.2017

 unverified rating about the Kantonsspital Winterthur
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Quite a good hospital... The atmosphere is often hectic, as it is in many large hospitals... The birth section is also very good although a modernization of rooms or buildings is desirable, and will be done in the near future.  

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transl. from german, inpatient treatment in Sep.2016, date of rating: 15.12.2016

 unverified rating about the Lindenhofspital, Bern
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We gave birth to our first son in this clinic. The birthplace and the people who work here create the best environment you can imagine for an experience as intense as giving birth. Would recommend. Quality of the food is the only drawback 

Lindenhofspital
transl. from german, inpatient treatment in Mar.2016, date of rating: 12.12.2016

 unverified rating about the Kantonsspital Nidwalden, Stans
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The best hospital. I gave birth to my son there, I can only recommend the place to every woman! 10 out of 10! Super kind and friendly staff, nice hospital and good organization. You are always well informed and you feel well cared for. In all areas the staff makes a big effort! 
transl. from german, inpatient treatment in Jun.2016, date of rating: 26.07.2016