Emergency Services | Gadsden, Alabama

What should I do in a medical emergency?

Call 9-1-1.

How is care prioritized in the emergency department?

Triage nurses assess each patient; patients seen according to severity of condition.

Recently upon a visit to the emergency department I noticed that another patient was seen by the physician first, even though I was the first to arrive. Why did this happen?

Upon arrival to the emergency department, all patients are directed to our triage area. Triage nurses provide each patient with an assessment of his or her condition. Patients are then seen according to the severity of their condition. This triage method assists us in expediting this process by identifying patients with the most critical injuries or severe illnesses.

Will my family physician be contacted regarding my visit to the emergency department?

If your condition warrants further evaluation, or if you or your physician request immediate notification of your primary care physician about your ER visit, they will be contacted by emergency department staff.

What will happen if I need a specialist?

Gadsden Regional Medical Center has a range of specialists on call for the emergency care team. Specialists can be contacted by the emergency medicine physician or your primary care physician.