Accident and emergency department
- Service
- 12 municipalities
- Public service
The accident and emergency department provides urgent medical assistance, regardless of the patient’s place of residence.
The accident and emergency department is open 24/7 and there you can get help for emergency and urgent treatment needs.
Do the following
You can go to the accident and emergency department after undergoing a treatment needs assessment over the phone, you may be brought in by first aid services, or you may attend the accident and emergency department directly by yourself due to a sudden emergency.
Background information
Emergency services provide acute patient care. The need for treatment may be caused by a sudden illness or injury, deterioration of a long-term illness or functional capacity. The emergency services treat all patients in need of urgent help, regardless of their place of residence.
A nurse or a physician assesses the need for care and the urgency. In non-urgent matters, please to go a health centre during normal business hours.
Emergency services are available 24/7. 24/7 emergency services are provided in large health and social services centres and hospitals.