Minor Injuries

The Department runs a very busy Minor Injuries Treatment Area, with 2 dedicated treatment bays and additional accommodation available when the department becomes very busy.

Patients seen in this area are suffering from minor complaints or injuries. Following a medical examination they may be referred for x-rays, or have treatment initiated directly. On occasions they will have sutures inserted in wounds or dressings applied and follow up appointments in the emergency department review clinic may be arranged if indicated. Some patients with relatively minor problems such as a wrist fracture or a finger injury may sometimes require admission to hospital for treatment.