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QEH Advises Public on Alternatives as A&E Department Faces Patient Surge; Urges Use of PALS/Help Desk for Medical Assessments
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital advises on managing increased patient volume at the Accident and Emergency Department, suggesting alternative medical assessment options to reduce wait times. Contact PALS for initial advice.
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The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) says the Accident and Emergency Department (AED) is currently experiencing a significant increase in the number of patients presenting for treatment with various medical complaints.
As the AED medical team works to manage this surge, the QEH is reminding the public about the other options for medical assessment and treatment to avoid any extended wait in the department, especially if cases are not urgent.
To assist in this regard, the QEH says members of the public should call the Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS/Help Desk) at 536-4800 using regular or Whatapp Calls between 9am and 9pm.
The hospital says its medical personnel will be able to give an initial assessment and provide advice on the next course of action for treatment.
Patients can also seek treatment at the 24-hour clinic at Winston Scott Polyclinic at Jemmotts Lane, St Michael or contact their private medical physician for advice.
Life-threatening conditions under the AED’s Triage System will continue to be seen and treated immediately. Other individuals who present to AED with conditions considered less urgent during the current surge will in some cases have an extended wait for treatment. (PR)
