This department provides hospital-level evaluation for surgical and injury-related symptoms.
It is intended for conditions that cannot be managed with simple self-care.
Come here
Injuries, wounds, or symptoms that may require hospital evaluation
Do not come
Minor injuries, small cuts, muscle pain, or symptoms manageable with self-care, a pharmacy, or a local clinic
Go to Emergency Department
Severe bleeding, suspected fracture, head injury, breathing difficulty, or loss of consciousness → call 119
Suitable for
- Cuts or wounds that may require hospital treatment
- Injuries with significant swelling, bleeding, or possible infection
- Trauma that may require imaging, wound treatment, or surgical assessment
- Symptoms such as redness, swelling, or pain that are clearly getting worse
- Conditions that may need hospital-based evaluation rather than simple self-care
This department provides evaluation and treatment for surgical and injury-related conditions that may require hospital care.
Not suitable for
- Back pain or muscle pain without injury (please visit an orthopaedic clinic)
- Minor bruises, small abrasions, or simple scraped skin
- Small cuts that can be cleaned and covered at home
- Hangnails, rough skin, minor hand irritation, or chapped skin
- Symptoms that can be managed with over-the-counter treatment or pharmacy advice
For minor injuries or mild symptoms, self-care, a local pharmacy, or a local clinic is usually more appropriate.
For back pain or muscle-related problems, an orthopaedic clinic is typically the best option.
How this department works
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Come here when hospital-level surgical evaluation may be needed
General Surgery is intended for patients with injuries, wounds, or other surgical symptoms that may require hospital-based assessment.
This includes conditions that cannot be managed safely by simple home care or pharmacy treatment alone. -
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We assess the injury or surgical problem
Depending on your condition, the doctor may examine the wound or affected area and arrange tests such as imaging when necessary.
Initial wound treatment, infection assessment, and other surgical evaluation may be performed on the day of visit. -
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You may be referred if another department is more appropriate
After assessment, we may determine that another department is more suitable for your condition.
In such cases, you may be referred within the hospital or advised to continue care at a local clinic. -
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Minor problems should usually be managed outside the hospital
Minor cuts, mild bruises, simple muscle pain, minor skin irritation, and other low-severity problems are usually better managed with self-care,
pharmacy advice, or a local clinic rather than a hospital visit.
Before you visit
- If the injury has already been seen at a local clinic, please bring any available records, medication list, or referral letter.
- If the wound or injury is getting worse, information about previous treatment will help us assess your condition more quickly.
- This department provides initial hospital assessment. You may be advised to continue follow-up at a local clinic if hospital-level care is not needed.
- 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.