Royal Darwin Hospital is also experiencing a high number of presentations following the long weekend, which has resulted in extended wait times at the Emergency Department.
To manage the situation, a range of measures are being implemented to ease pressure and improve patient flow, including redeploying staff and rescheduling some elective surgeries that require ICU support. These measures will continue to be reviewed and adapted to alleviate the situation.
Visit the Palmerston Urgent Care Clinic and the newly opened Darwin Urgent Care Clinic for same-day, non-life-threatening medical issues that can't wait for a regular doctor's appointment.
Use Urgent Care for:
Potential minor fractures, sprains, or sports injuriesCuts that require stitches or small burnsMild asthma flare-ups or respiratory illnessesMinor eye, ear, or urinary tract infections (UTIs)
If you are experiencing a health emergency, call Triple Zero (000) and ask for an ambulance.
Go to the Emergency Department for:
Chest pain or breathing difficultiesUnconsciousness, seizures, or paralysisSevere bleeding or major traumaSevere allergic reactions or suspected poisoning
If you are unsure of how to manage your illness or injury, visit www.healthdirect.gov.au [http://www.healthdirect.gov.au/?fbclid=IwAR2q8dU8p4mXIL66SYk1qAVe8AZf-33mSRId3gfEBMqjpljQ4aCxC8FctDs] or call Healthdirect for free on 1800 022 222.
Please be kind to our NT Health staff.
