A&E
Emergency department
The emergency department (ED), sometimes termed the emergency room (ER), emergency ward (EW), accident & emergency (A&E) department or casualty department is a
hospital or
primary care department that provides initial treatment to
patients with a broad spectrum of
illnesses and
injuries, some of which may be
life-threatening and requiring immediate attention. Emergency departments developed during the
20th century in response to an increased need for rapid assessment and management of critical illnesses. In some countries, emergency departments have become important entry points for those without other means of access to medical care.
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A & E
= ACCIDENT AND EMERGENCY
A & E department; an A & E ward; A & E nurses