Problems faced by Patients in Private Hospitals with special reference to Hospitals in Tirunelveli City

This research study investigates various problems that are faced by patients in Private Hospitals, Tirunelveli city. The study aims to identify the lack of facilities in private hospitals that adversely affect a patient’s physical and mental health. A comprehensive survey was made in the hospitals situated at the research area through structured interview schedule in order to record the problems faced by the patients regarding private healthcare hospitals. The sample respondents of 75 patients were randomly selected from four Private hospitals situated in Tirunelveli City. The study has been found that the problem faced by the patients in private hospitals on the basis of facilities and treatment provided by the health sector. This study suggests that the proper attention of provision on sound infrastructure, usage of medical equipment and cost consumed by the private hospitals.