Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC)

Ward Name

Ward Description

Same day emergency care (SDEC) is the provision of same day care for emergency patients who would otherwise be admitted to hospital. In SDEC, we treat many common presentations and conditions for example; headaches, chest pain, shortness of breath, suspected blood clots, skin infections, kidney infections, abnormal bloods, and liver problems. We receive referrals from a variety of sources including community services such as GP鈥檚, 111 and Ambulance Services. Patients in the Emergency Department will be considered for same day emergency care, if appropriate. Patients who have had a recent admission may be seen for a review following discharge. An assessment by the SDEC team will always be carried out before any scans, or investigations are requested. This is to ensure you receive the most appropriate treatment for your problem.

Telephone No

01722 336262 Ext: 4183

Location

Level 2

Best place to Park

Car park 8

Directions

By car: Enter hospital site at Entrance A. Car parks are at the front and rear of the hospital. Patients can be dropped off and collected from the Nunton Entrance nearest to the Nunton Day Unit. By bus: Alight bus at Springs Entrance (second stop). Enter hospital at Springs Entrance. AMU is located on the right. SDEC is inside.

Same day emergency care (SDEC) is the provision of same day care for emergency patients who would otherwise be admitted to hospital.听

In SDEC, we treat many common presentations and conditions for example; headaches, chest pain, shortness of breath, suspected blood clots, skin infections, kidney infections, abnormal bloods, and liver problems.听

听We receive referrals from a variety of sources including community services such as GP鈥檚, 111 and Ambulance Services. Patients in the Emergency Department will be considered for same day emergency care, if appropriate. Patients who have had a recent admission may be seen for a review following discharge.听

An assessment by the SDEC team will always be carried out before any scans, or investigations are requested. This is to ensure you receive the most appropriate treatment for your problem.

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