accident and emergency

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Definition of accident and emergency in English Turkish dictionary: Kaza ve acil

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Definition of accident and emergency in English English dictionary: The department of a hospital that deals with injuries and medical emergencies; (Tıp, İlaç) The emergency department (ED), sometimes termed the emergency room (ER), emergency ward (EW), accident & emergency (A&E) department or casualty department is a hospital or primary care department that provides initial treatment to patients with a broad spectrum of illnesses and injuries, some of which may be life-threatening and requiring immediate attention. Emergency departments developed during the 20th century in response to an increased need for rapid assessment and management of critical illnesses. In some countries, emergency departments have become important entry points for those without other means of access to medical care; The accident and emergency is the room or department in a hospital where people who have severe injuries or sudden illness are taken for emergency treatment. The abbreviation A & E is also used. = A & E, casualty. the room or department in a hospital where people go if they have an accident or suddenly become ill = A & E American Equivalent: emergency room; A & E