When injury occurs after hours and on the weekends
then where do you go?
The big question that parents ask when their child has an injury or a possible broken bone is “Do I need to go to the Emergency Department and wait 4 to 6 hours for what may be a minor injury or can I go to the local Sports and Injury Clinic at CHMC The Mall?”
We asked your doctors this very question.
“We have seen people with a great variety of injuries including bruises, abrasions, lacerations, burns, bites, sprains and fractures. At Castle Hill Medical Centre, we see many people each week with injuries resulting from sport or accidents around the house, at work or at school.”
“We hear of many instances where parents take their children to the Emergency Department when they could be treated on-site in our Sports and Injury Clinic without the long waiting times or high cost.”
The injuries we commonly see are:
- Cuts and lacerations when children run into furniture
- Cuts from kitchen knives, broken glass, shredders, and secateurs
- Foreign bodies in the eye, ear, or nose
- Abrasions, bruises, or skin tears from falls
- Bites or scratches from dogs and cats
- Burns or scalds
- Sprained ankles and wrists, shoulders and knees from sport
- Back pain and muscle strains
- Fractures and dislocations of the finger, wrist, leg, nose, collar bone, or ribs from falls
- Injuries to ligaments, tendons, and nerves
- Head injuries with concussion or loss of consciousness
How does it work?
Walk in Appointment
01
Initial Consultant
02
X – Ray if required
03
Diagnosis & Treatment
04
Specialist referral if required
05
Require a Specialist or Emergency Referral?
- Your GPs will contact the team of specialists immediately for instant advice
- Organise a specialist appointment for you
- Provide an instant referral to avoid the queue at the hospital
