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An emergency department (ED), also known as an accident & emergency department (A&E), emergency room (ER), emergency ward (EW) or casualty department, is a medical treatment facility specializing
in emergency medicine, the acute care
of patients who present without prior appointment; either by their own means or
by that of an ambulance. The emergency department is usually
found in a hospital or other primary
care center.
Due
to the unplanned nature of patient attendance, the department must provide
initial treatment for a broad spectrum of illnesses and injuries, some of which
may be life-threatening and require immediate
attention. In some countries, emergency departments have become important entry
points for those without other means of access to medical care.
The
emergency departments of most hospitals operate 24 hours a day, although
staffing levels may be varied in an attempt to reflect patient volume.
