The Accident and Emergency Department of the Queen Elizabeth Hospital is again experiencing a surge in the number of patients presenting for treatment with various medical complaints.
The QEH in a statement revealed that at 4 p.m. Sunday, approximately 40 patients were waiting to be seen by its medical team.
The QEH is reminding the public, if they present to the A&E with medical conditions which are not deemed life-threatening or an emergency, it is possible they may experience an extended wait.
Life-threatening conditions, under AED’s triage system, will continue to be seen and treated immediately.
The public is reminded they have the option of visiting the 24-hour Winston Scott Polyclinic at Jemmotts Lane for treatment or their private general practitioner.
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