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After Hours Emergencies
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Author: Sue Piggott
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Publishing date: 22 August 2005 12:03pm
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Tailem Bend District Hospital has a 24-hour Emergency Service that is available to everyone.
Hospital Telephone: (08) 8572 5800
If you have a Medical Emergency - Dial 000 for an ambulance
We DO NOT HAVE a doctor here at all times.A Doctor is always on call for EMERGENCIES.What should I do during office hours?
Contact your local doctor's surgery and tell them your concerns. They will advise you whether to come straight to the hosptial or go to their rooms.
What should I do if I don't have a local doctor?
Contact the hospital and a nurse will assist you and refer you on to the doctor on call.
What should I do in the evenings or overnight?
You can ring the hospital for first aid advice, or come in and a nurse will assist you and assess your needs for emergency care.
Weekends and Public Holidays?
We have doctors on call AT ALL TIMES for emergencies only.
Will I be seen straight away?
You will be seen in order of priority. This is called 'Triaging'.
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