Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) is wanting to assure local residents that emergency care is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week at the Boorowa MPS emergency department. Thanks to the fantastic, qualified staff at the facility and the innovative introduction of the Remote Medical Consultation Service (RMCS) and Visiting Medical Officer (VMO) locals are able to receive treatment in emergency situations all year round, at any time of the day or night. RMCS is staffed by a team of General Practitioners experienced in emergency care. Patients who present to the emergency department at the Boorowa MPS will be assessed by the highly qualified nurses and clinicians and may also access the RMCS service. RMCS provides medical assessment and treatment virtually to ensure patients receive the treatment they need when they need it. The RMCS work with the local clinical team in outlying hospitals by prescribing medical treatments and identifying when further care is required. The nurses and clinicians will assist the RMCS with assessing the patient and relaying information to them so an accurate and clear assessment of the patient can be made. When needed, the RMCS can put patients in contact with specialists who can assess and provide treatment and making it easier on patients if they do not need to travel for treatment. Between the RMCS and the VMO locals can be assured they will be able to receive emergency care when and if they need it. MLHD asks that locals please only utilise the emergency department in the case of an emergency and to contact their General Practitioner in non-emergency situations to ensure the emergency department is free in the case of an emergency situation.
