About Our Service
The EAC is a single-entry point for all emergency / unscheduled admissions to the hospital. Our multidisciplinary team offers expert emergency care in all areas of obstetrics, midwifery and gynaecology.
The EAC is a purpose build unit, with four private treatment rooms and a dedicated triage room. Here we facilitate emergency diagnostic, treatment and management methods to ensure the best possible outcomes in all emergency situations. We liaise closely with all internal hospital departments and specialities in the provision of expert care for all who attend. In more complex cases our team collaborates with our colleagues in our linked general hospital to ensure comprehensive, multidisciplinary care.
We provide a 24-telephone triage service (01 408 5531) where a midwife is available to answer any queries.
Conditions Treated
All emergency / unscheduled acute care related to:
FAQs
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EAC is located in the Main Hospital on the ground floor, to the right of the reception desk.
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Please check in at Admissions, this is located to the left of the reception desk.
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Yes, we offer a 24 hour telephone triage service on 01 4085531. All queries will be answered by a midwife or doctor.
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We aim to see and triage all patients by a midwife within 15min of arrival to EAC. As it is an Emergency Department, wait times after this vary depending on the clinical picture.
Emergencies take priority and therefore some patients may experience longer wait times.
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Our team consists of midwives, senior house officers, registrars, consultants, AMP, and healthcare assistants.
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Following review by the appropriate clinician you will be admitted or discharged home.
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A presentation to EAC will not replace your scheduled appointments. If additional appointments are required linked to your EAC admission, they will be arranged at this time.
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Yes, your partner can come with you, however we ask them to remain in the waiting room. This ensures a safe, respectful environment for everyone who attends.
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If you are attending and breastfeeding we encourage you to bring your baby with you. We cannot facilitate infants or older children.
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Not all results will be received on the day you attend. You may receive a follow up phone call if there is an abnormal result, otherwise you will be informed at your next appointment.
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Repeat prescriptions are not provided in the EAC. Following medical review, we ask you to go to your local pharmacy to collect your prescription.
Patient Experience
Every patient’s path to diagnosis and treatment is individual. No matter your specific journey, we believe in empowering you to take an active role in your healthcare.
Departments & Services
Help & Support
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Appointments:
All appointments can be directed through Hospital reception: 01 408 5200, 24 hours a day -
Health Insurance:
We operate a direct payment scheme with VHI, Laya Healthcare, Irish Life Health, Garda Medical Aid, ESB, Medical Provident Fund, and Prison Officers Medical Aid. If you are covered by any of these insurers, the relevant insurance forms are signed electronically on your admission to hospital.
Fees:
For more information on Fees - visit our Hospital Charges page -
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The Resource Page:
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Contact Us
Tel: 01 408 5200
Find Us
The Coombe Hospital
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Location:
Cork St, Dublin, D08 XW7X