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When it's not a medical emergency

If you or someone you know is sick but it is not a life-threatening emergency and you do not require immediate medical attention, consider the following options before calling Triple Zero (000):
General Practitioner (GP)

See a GP for illnesses or injuries that just won't go away and cannot be treated by over-the-counter medication.
Pharmacist

See a pharmacist for common health problems such as coughs, colds or sore throats.
healthdirect Australia - 1800 022 222

healthdirect Australia is a 24-hour telephone health advice line staffed by registered nurses to provide fast and simple expert advice on any health issue and what to do next.

healthdirect Australia can be used when:

    someone is sick and you're not sure what to do
    you want expert advice about a health issue and what to do next
    you need to know where to find after-hours health services or pharmacies

For more information visit www.healthdirect.org.au


http://www.ambulance.nsw.gov.au/Calling-an-Ambulance/When-its-not-a-medical-emergency.html

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