RBWH named in top 100 world’s best hospitals

Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital (RBWH) has today been named as one of the top 100 hospitals in the world by premier news outlet, Newsweek.

As one of only five Australian hospitals listed in the top 100, the announcement cements RBWH’s position as a world-class hospital and health care provider.

The World’s Best Hospitals 2019 report took a range of sources into account when calculating the results, including recommendations from medical experts, results from patient surveys and medical KPIs on hospitals.

Metro North Hospital and Health Service Chief Executive Shaun Drummond said he was thrilled to see RBWH being recognised on an international scale.

“On behalf of thousands of staff, I am proud that RBWH has gained a spot in the top 100 world’s best hospitals,” he said.

“This is a wonderful acknowledgement of our hardworking staff right across our service who treat a growing number of patients each year.

“Our dedicated staff are putting our values into action and this recognition shows that we’re on the right track to becoming the biggest, best and nicest hospital and health service in Australia.”

Full list of World’s Best Hospitals 2019 available at www.newsweek.com/best-hospitals-2019.