Visiting the emergency department at the hospital is something most people have done, if not for themselves then for a loved one. Voon, currently based in Victoria, B.C., has been an emergency room physician for 15 years. Your Inside Guide to the Emergency Department offers tips for accessing care, including, how, when and where to seek emergency medical attention. The emergency room is primarily for life-threatening situations, or situations where vision or limbs may be in danger. Just because you arrive at the emergency room first doesn't mean you'll be seen first.

Source: CBC News August 07, 2021 18:00 UTC