Experienced doctors and nurses are on hand to treat people with serious injuries and those in need of emergency treatment.
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Patients are assessed and seen in order of need, and it is not necessary to make an appointment.
People should come to the Emergency Department if:
- You are experiencing symptoms of a stroke
- There has been a serious head injury with heavy bleeding
- The person is, or has been, unconscious
- There is a severe broken bone or dislocation
- The person is experiencing severe chest pain or is having trouble breathing
- The person is experiencing severe stomach ache that cannot be treated by over-the-counter remedies
- There is severe bleeding from any part of the body