Consumers

Attending an emergency department can be a daunting experience for many. You are usually seiously ill or have injured yourself. This section contains practical information for patients, carers and parents including:

• Frequently asked questions

  such as what to expect when arriving to an ED?

   

• ED waiting times

  waiting times at 58 participating public hospitals in NSW

   

• Information for patients, parents and carers

  useful information and resources relating to emergency care for consumers

   

• Emergency department factsheets

  adult and paediatric factsheets for patients discharged from the Emergency Department

   

• Patient experience

  information including the NSW Health patient experience survey portal