This department provides prompt evaluation for acute internal symptoms.
It is intended for conditions that cannot wait until the next day, especially when local clinics are closed.
Come here
High fever, vomiting, diarrhea, sudden illness, or symptoms requiring same-day evaluation
Do not come
Chronic conditions, routine follow-up, prescription refills, or mild symptoms that can wait for a clinic visit
Go to Emergency Department
Chest pain, severe breathing difficulty, loss of consciousness, or signs of stroke, call 119
Suitable for
- High fever or severe cold symptoms
- Acute abdominal pain, vomiting, or diarrhea
- Sudden fatigue or unexplained internal symptoms
- Symptoms that cannot wait until the next day
- Situations where a local clinic is closed or unavailable
This department provides urgent assessment and initial treatment for acute internal medical problems.
Not suitable for
- Routine management of hypertension, diabetes, or cholesterol
- Follow-up visits or regular prescription refills
- Health check results without urgent symptoms
- Mild or long-standing symptoms
- Ongoing primary care
For routine care, chronic disease management, or non-urgent concerns, please visit a local clinic.
How this department works
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Come here when prompt evaluation is needed
General Internal Medicine is intended for patients with acute internal symptoms that require prompt medical assessment,
especially when local clinics are closed or unavailable.
This includes situations such as high fever, sudden vomiting or diarrhea, acute abdominal symptoms,
or other conditions that cannot wait until the next day. -
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We provide initial evaluation and urgent treatment
This department provides initial evaluation for acute internal medical problems.
Depending on your condition, blood tests, imaging studies, and other examinations may be performed if necessary.
Short-term treatment and stabilisation are provided when immediate care is needed. -
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You may be referred to a more appropriate department
After initial assessment, we may determine that another department is more appropriate for your condition.
In such cases, you may be referred to a specialist department within the hospital or advised to continue care at a local clinic. -
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This department does not provide routine chronic care
This department is not designed for routine care or chronic disease management.
Routine management of hypertension, diabetes, or cholesterol, regular prescription refills,
health check results without urgent symptoms, and mild or long-standing symptoms
should be managed at a local clinic.
Before you visit
- If you are usually seen at a local clinic, please bring any available information about your condition (medication list, referral letter, or recent medical records).
- If your symptoms have worsened suddenly, information from your regular doctor will help us assess your condition more quickly.
- This department provides initial assessment. You may be advised to return to your usual doctor or clinic for follow-up care.
- If you need language support, advance notice is recommended whenever possible.
Contact
To enquire about language support or appointments, please contact our International Medical Support Department directly.