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Ambulatory care

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Ambulatory care is same day emergency care. Our ambulatory care unit focuses on treating various conditions that would usually have warranted hospital admission. We offer easy access to diagnostic tests, hospital consultants and specialist staff in one place.

Information for patients

Upon arrival, your details will be checked by one of our nursing staff, and an initial assessment performed. Some tests will be carried out prior to seeing a doctor and these may include

  • blood pressure
  • pulse and temperature
  • heart tracing (ECG)
  • finger prick test for blood sugar
  • urine sample
  • chest X‐Ray
  • blood samples taken from a needle inserted into a vein in your arm
  • CT scan
  • Ultrasound