What does AE mean in BRITISH MEDICINE

If you are having a medical emergency, it is important to seek immediate medical attention. You should go to the nearest Accident and Emergency (A&E) department or call 999 for an ambulance.

Waiting times in A&E vary depending on the severity of your injury or condition and how busy the unit is at the time of your arrival. In some cases, you could be seen straight away; however it's not uncommon to wait several hours before being seen by a doctor.

The treatment offered at Accident & Emergency departments depends on your individual situation, but may include examinations from medical professionals, diagnostic tests such as x-rays or scans, medications, surgery and more. The team will provide you with the most appropriate treatment for your condition and injuries.

Depending on your condition and any restrictions due to coronavirus, you may be able to have one visitor with you while you are in A&E. However, this may not always be possible due to space constraints in the waiting rooms. It's best to get advice from staff when you arrive at A&E so they can explain what restrictions are in place at that time.

All information provided by patients in Accident & Emergency will be treated as confidential and won't be shared without explicit consent from the patient or their guardians.