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In Tasmania, you can get emergency care in all public hospitals and some private hospitals. We call these Emergency Departments.
Emergency Departments are for serious and life-threatening injuries and illnesses.
If you or your loved one are experiencing a serious and life-threatening injury or illness, call 000 immediately or go to the nearest Emergency Department.
The Department of Health publishes the average waiting time for non-critical cases in Tasmania’s four public emergency departments. View the average waiting times for non-critical cases.
Locations of emergency departments in Tasmania
Public hospital emergency departments
- Royal Hobart Hospital
- Launceston General Hospital
- Mersey Community Hospital
- North West Regional Hospital
Private hospital emergency departments
Some private hospitals have Emergency Departments available to everyone at a cost.
- Calvary Hospital (Lenah Valley)
- Hobart Private Hospital (Hobart CBD)
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Find information about visiting a hospital emergency department in Tasmania. This includes locations, what to bring and other services to help you in a crisis.
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Download a copy of the interim action plan.
