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Westmead Hospital is a tertiary referral hospital in western Sydney and is part of the largest hospital complex in the southern hemisphere. With over 800 beds, it is a level 1 trauma centre and provides expertise in all fields of medical care, serving a population of over 1.5 million people. Westmead is also a major teaching hospital of the University of Sydney.

Westmead’s Emergency Department is one of the busiest in Australia with a diverse casemix and high acuity patient load. The ED sees over 58,000 adult patients annually and is supported by specialist services including 24/7 interventional cardiology, trauma, neurosurgery, cardiothoracic surgery and toxicology.

At Westmead Emergency, we strive to provide our patients with timely and effective emergency care, in a compassionate and ethical manner. Our goal is to maintain standards in clinical excellence and a safe environment for patients, friends & relatives and staff. We are dedicated to education and research in emergency medicine and advancement of our critical care specialty.

At Westmead Emergency, it is our job to look after our patients. The role of our Emergency Department is to assess and diagnose sick and injured adults. We are an entry portal into the hospital where the most critically ill patients in Western Sydney are managed by a world-reputed team of health care professionals.

When you arrive at Westmead Emergency, you will be looked after by a team of doctors, nurses and support staff working around the clock and striving to deliver a world class emergency health service.