The Urgent Care Centre @ Admiralty provides a one-stop service on consultation, diagnosis and treatment for conditions requiring urgent attention but are not life-threatening.
For example, someone with a painful sprain can visit the UCC for an X-ray to rule out a fracture, instead of visiting the emergency department in a hospital. Someone suffering from mild dehydration due to a gastrointestinal infection may also visit the UCC for an intravenous infusion to improve his condition.
A multi-disciplinary team of healthcare professionals including doctors, nurses, pharmacists, physiotherapists, radiographers and medical technologists is on hand to:
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Provide consultation for acute medical conditions such as:
- Abdominal pain or indigestion
- Asthma
- Cold and flu
- Cuts and bruises
- Dehydration
- Fever
- Headaches
- Hives
- Insect bites and stings
- Mild burns and scalds
- Nausea and vomiting
- Nosebleeds
- Sore eyes
- Strains and sprains
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Clinical treatments such as:
- Basic resuscitation
- Basic treatments e.g. administration of intravenous fluid, space-chamber inhaler treatment for acute respiratory conditions, short-term observations
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Perform minor surgery and procedures such as:
- Stitching and care of wounds
- Inserting feeding tube or urine catheter
- Applying cast or splint for simple fractures and dislocations
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Perform X-ray and blood test
