What to expect when taking your child to the emergency department

Triage is the initial point of care in a hospital's emergency department. It is a system designed to prioritise patients based on the severity of their condition. Credit: FatCamera/Getty Images

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Visiting the emergency department with a sick or injured child can overwhelm parents due to long wait times and stress. Understanding what to expect can help. This episode explores when to go to children's hospital emergency departments in Australia and what to expect upon arrival.

Key Points

If your child needs urgent help call Triple Zero for an ambulance.
Parents should know what doctors think is wrong with their children and the diagnosis when discharged from the emergency department.
Triage is the initial point of care in a hospital's emergency department.