Care when it’s urgent, but not an emergency
Receive value-based priority care for non-life-threatening conditions, without the need to visit an emergency department.
Priority Care Centres (PCC) at Elizabeth Medical and Dental Centre supports the Lyell McEwin Hospital & Modbury Hospital and is one of ForHealth’s 1st PCC’s across South Australia.
The PCC provides free, immediate, treatment and care for patients with or are experiencing non-life-threatening injuries or illnesses. The PCC is supported by highly skilled independent doctors and nurses, utilising excellent treatment and procedure room facilities.
The PPC is open 7 days a week, from 10am to 8pm.
Please Note : PCC at Elizabeth will be closed from 25th Dec 2023 – 7th Jan 2024 (inclusive) for Christmas Holiday
A referral is required to be seen via the Priority Care Centre. If you need to visit the PCC, you can contact your regular GP for a referral. Please note ancillary services including radiology may not be open our full operating times, for specific details please refer below.
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Priority Care Centre
A nurse will triage and admit to the service if suitable
Some common illnesses or injuries that you can receive priority care for include:
- Lacerations/cuts requiring stitches
- Basic fracture management & sprains
- Minor burns
- Rashes
- Urinary tract infections
- Insect and animal bites
- Respiratory conditions
- ENT infections
- Gastroenteritis
- Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Nurse triage phone number : 08 8256 8000
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Call Triple Zero (000) or visit your nearest emergency department if you or someone is experiencing the following:
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