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The Medical Helpline 116117 is an advisory service organised by your wellbeing services county that provides advice on acute health problems.

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Accident and emergency department

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.

Contact information

Select your municipality from the drop-down menu to see the appropriate contact details.

Background and legislation

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.

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