Emergency department Emergency department An emergency department (ED), also known as an accident & emergency department (A&E), emergency room (ER), emergency ward (EW) or casualty department, is a medical treatment facility specializing in emergency medicine, the acute care of patients who present without prior appointment; either by their own means or by that of an ambulance. The emergency department is usually found in a hospital or other primary care center. Due to the unplanned nature of patient attendance, the department must provide initial treatment for a broad spectrum of illnesses and injuries, some of which may be life-threatening and require immediate attention.
Nottingham City Hospital respiratory medicine unit, and elective urology centre for Nottingham. Despite its size, the hospital has never had an Accident and Emergency (A&E) department. However it still provides maternity and neonatal facilities. The hospital has significant roles in teaching and research, in association with the University of Nottingham. Research interests include rheumatology, stroke, respiratory medicine and oncology. Medical students from the University of Nottingham Medical School are attached to most of the departments as part of their clinical training. Nottingham City Hospital Nottingham City Hospital is a large hospital located in Nottingham, England. It occupies a large site on the ring