AN EMERGENCY VISIT

No two emergency department visits are the same. We care for the sickest the quickest, so you may wait
longer than someone else. You may have to wait at any point during your visit. Many visits involve the steps
below. Many children and adults may not need a test. Whatever your needs, we are here to help.

Admitting /
Triage Registration Assessment See a doctor Reassessment
A nurse will see you A clerk will start your chart. A nurse or doctor will talk You may need tests Your care continues:
to assess: to you about your concern. and to begin treatment.
Decision
They will ask for: • A nurse continues to
• Your needs • Personal Health card You and your care team will You may be taken to a monitor you and treat you
• How urgently • Date of birth, address, make decisions about care different area for tests.
Treatment • Your doctor will review
We will discuss how
to manage your condition
you need care. phone number, etc together. your test results and begin
Treatment may include: including follow up with
a treatment plan or order
your family doctor.
• Lab work other tests.
• X-rays You may be admitted to
• Other tests. hospital, transferred to
another site for treatment
or sent home.

WHAT IS MY EXPECTED WAIT TIME?

Priority Level Resuscitation Emergent Urgent Less Urgent Not urgent
Expected wait time: no wait

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