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EMERGENCY - CALL 112
When you know or suspect that a patient's life or health is in serious danger (e.g. intense chest pain, difficulty to breathe, unconsciousness, paralysis, seizure), act quickly and immediately call the emergency number 112 for help and instructions.
SEEKING URGENT CARE
An urgent situation means that the patient is not in an immediate danger, but the situation requires treatment on the same day (e.g. abdominal pain, small injures and bruises, sudden deterioration of general condition).
Contact the emergency services in your local health centre during its opening hours. At other times call the telephone helpline for urgent care 116 117 (0€).
WHEN SHOULD I COME TO HYVINKÄÄ HOSPITAL EMERGENCY CLINIC?
Outside the opening hours mentioned above.
The emergency clinic is only for patients who need urgent care.
NON-URGENT CARE
In a non-urgent situation, please contact your local health center or another service provider you have chosen.
IF YOU ARE STILL NOT SURE WHAT TO DO, CALL THE TELEPHONE HELPLINE FOR URGENT CARE 116 117 (0€).
The telephone helpline for urgent care gives advice in the following matters:
• When you need an evaluation on the need for treatment and urgency
• When you need advice and instructions for treatment at home
• Instructs you to the correct place of treatment if necessary
Do not call the helpline if:
• You need prescriptions to be renewed
• The issue is chronic, long-lasting, and it has not suddenly become worse
• The situation is a life-threatening emergency