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Health Scenario in Canberra

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Canberra has many excellent physicians and surgeons, including specialists of all kinds. All residential areas are served by general practitioners. Competent optometrists, opticians, dentists, orthodontists, physiotherapy and chiropractic services are available.

List of Doctors and Chemists in Canberra

There are many modern, well-equipped hospitals in Canberra.

Health Centres are located in most areas catering to all medical needs including special care for handicapped children, with referral services to specialists, treatment and admission to special schools or treatment centres.

 Emergency Medical Services

Casualty and outpatient services are available at Canberra Hospital and Calvary Hospital 24 hours a day for emergency treatment.

PATIENTS EXPERIENCING LIFE-THREATENING ILLNESSES, PARTICULARLY CARDIAC CASES, ARE URGED TO GO TO CANBERRA HOSPITAL AS IT HAS A FULLY EQUIPPED CARDIAC UNIT. CANBERRA HOSPITAL SEES THE MOST EMERGENCY CASES IN CANBERRA AND HAS THE STAFF TO DEAL WITH THEM.

If your case is not life threatening, waits of four or more hours are not uncommon. The private hospitals, such as John James Hospital and the National Capital Private Hospital, do not have an emergency room and do not see patients in emergencies.
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Date Posted: 8/24/2007
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