Whipps Cross University Hospital
NHS Trust
Tel: 020 8539 5522
Leytonstone, London, E11 1NR
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OUR DEPARTMENTS
Emergency Medical Centre (EMC)
What we do
The EMC was opened in 2003 to provide urgent consultant led assessment of medical emergencies in a 30 bed mixed sex unit.
It is committed to the delivery of high quality care to all adults presenting with medical problems. The unit allows doctors to quickly carry out whatever investigations, treatments and care are needed, providing a rapid and efficient service to all patients on arrival.
A clear decision to either admit to a ward or to discharge from the unit will be agreed and discussed with each patient.
The aims of the EMC are:
- To appropriately stream medical patients from A&E.
- All patients to be seen by a doctor within one hour of arrival, and by a consultant within two to four hours (this is not always possible if the unit is very busy).
- To provide a rapid assessment for accepted GP referrals.
- To provide rapid access to diagnostic testing.
- To provide specialist consultant opinion within 12 hours if required
- To ensure nobody waits on a trolley for more than four hours.
- To facilitate and speed up patient transfer to appropriate wards in collaboration with the Clinical Skills Team.
- To work hand in hand with patients and their families to ensure quality of care is provided until the patient is discharged.
- To have a consultant and the nursing team available on the EMC to discuss any patient concerns.
In short, we aim to provide the best care we can during your short stay.
To do this we need your continuous support and understanding. Help us to meet your needs by working in partnership.
How to contact us
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020 8535 6526 |
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020 8539 5522 ext: 5912/ 5878 |
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020 8539 5522 ext: 6255 |
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020 8539 5522 ext: 5279 |
Where to find us
We are located next door to A&E in the Red Zone.
Visitors should enter the unit from the outside entrance next to the old A&E entrance.
How to find us
For more information on how to find these locations or how to get the hospital please look under our 'Where to find us section'.
Opening Times
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24 hours a day |
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3pm - 7.30pm |
Please note: We are only able to allow a maximum of 2 visitors per patient and regrettably, children under the age of 12 are not allowed. |
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How to get treatment
You can only be referred into the EMC from Accident & Emergency.
You cannot be referred into the Unit by your GP (General Practitioner).
Whipps Cross University Hospital Trust 2005
