Experience state-of-the-art Immediate Care Department at St Thomas Hospital.
24/7 Immediate Care Department
Immediate Care
24/7 Immediate Care
The 24/7 Immediate Care Department at St Thomas Hospital provides prompt, professional medical attention at any time – day or night. Our experienced clinicians and nursing team deliver urgent care with discretion, efficiency, and genuine compassion, in a private hospital environment designed for comfort and reassurance.
With rapid triage, on-site diagnostics, and advanced medical technology, we ensure timely assessment, stabilisation, and treatment for a wide range of urgent conditions – because when you need care, you should feel supported from the moment you arrive.
Immediate Care Services Offered
24/7 Urgent Medical Care
Immediate assessment, monitoring, and treatment for symptoms of myocardial infarction (heart attack) and other acute cardiac events.
Rapid Assessment and Triage
Fast, structured assessment on arrival to prioritise care, stabilise patients, and ensure timely treatment based on clinical urgency.
Advanced diagnostic imaging (CT, X-ray, Ultrasound)
Immediate access to advanced imaging for accurate diagnosis and fast decision-making in time-critical medical situations.
On-site laboratory testing
Rapid on-site blood tests and diagnostics to support quick clinical decisions and immediate treatment planning.
Minor procedures and urgent surgical assessment (as required)
Prompt evaluation and treatment of conditions requiring minor procedures or urgent surgical review by experienced specialists.
Care for injuries and trauma, including fractures and orthopaedic injuries
Comprehensive assessment and treatment of orthopaedic injuries, trauma, fractures, requiring urgent care.
What to Expect when you Arrive
- Arrive and register: You will be welcomed and registered promptly. If your condition is time-sensitive, clinical assessment takes priority.
- Clinical assessment and triage: A clinician will assess your symptoms and vital signs and prioritise care based on urgency, ensuring the most urgent cases are seen first.
- Tests, treatment and next steps: Where needed, we arrange on-site tests such as bloodwork and imaging (X-ray/CT/ultrasound), provide treatment, and explain the next steps clearly – whether that is discharge with advice, follow-up, or specialist input.
When Should I Come to Immediate Care?
You should visit the Immediate Care Department for urgent or non-life-threatening symptoms such as:
- Suspected fractures (broken bones), sprains, or dislocations, especially if you cannot bear weight
- Injuries after a fall with pain, swelling, bruising, or reduced movement
- Cuts or wounds that may require stitches
- Minor burns or scalds
- Head injury where the person is alert, but symptoms persist
- Persistent vomiting or diarrhea (risk of dehydration)
- High fever or flu-like illness that is not improving (especially in children)
- Earache, sore throat, or sinus pain with significant discomfort
- Urinary symptoms (burning, frequency), or suspected UTI with fever
- Moderate abdominal pain (not sudden severe ‘worst ever’ pain)
- Asthma or wheezing that is uncomfortable but you can still speak in full sentences
- Allergic reactions with rash or itching (without facial swelling or breathing difficulty)
- Worsening pain from a known condition when you need same-day assessment
If you suspect a life-threatening emergency, call 112 or go to the Emergency Department immediately – especially for chest pain, severe breathing difficulty, stroke symptoms, severe trauma, uncontrolled bleeding, severe allergic reaction, sudden severe abdominal pain, or reduced consciousness.
St Thomas Hospital has made a significant investment in fracture care and orthopaedic injury treatment, enabling us to provide fast assessment and clear treatment pathways for many broken bones (fractures) and acute injuries.
We provide:
- Same-day assessment for suspected fractures and orthopaedic injuries
- On-site imaging (X-ray and CT) to confirm the diagnosis and guide treatment
- Pain relief, immobilisation, and splinting where appropriate
- Realignment (reduction) of selected fractures and dislocations where clinically indicated
- Orthopaedic specialist input and surgical treatment when required
- Clear aftercare advice and follow-up guidance to support safe recovery
- If you are searching for fracture treatment in Malta, broken bone X-ray, wrist fracture care, ankle fracture assessment, or private orthopaedic care, our 24/7 Immediate Care team is here to help.
Fractures We Are Equipped to Treat
Upper Limb Fractures
- Hand fractures (metacarpal and finger fractures)
- Wrist fractures (including distal radius fractures)
- Forearm fractures (radius and ulna)
- Elbow fractures, including injuries around the olecranon, coronoid process, and radial head
- Upper arm fractures, including distal humerus and proximal humerus fractures
- Clavicle (collarbone) fractures
Lower Limb Fractures
- Ankle fractures, including fibula fractures
- Lower leg fractures, including distal tibia fracture patterns
- Where clinically appropriate, treatment may include non-surgical care (splinting/immobilisation) or surgical fracture fixation under orthopaedic guidance.
Immediate care
Immediate Response For Patients Needs
At St Thomas Hospital, our commitment to Immediate Care is built on readiness, expertise, and rapid intervention. We provide immediate, and advanced diagnostics, ensuring you receive the proper care needed.
FAQs
Your questions, answered
Is the Emergency Department open 24/7?
Yes, our Emergency Department operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including weekends and public holidays.
I think I have broken a bone - can I come in?
Yes. If you suspect a fracture, you can walk in at any time for assessment. We can arrange on-site imaging (X-ray/CT) and initiate treatment promptly.
What should I bring with me to the Emergency Department?
If possible, bring your ID/passport, a medication list (or your medications), any relevant medical reports, and insurance details (if available).
If these are not available, do not delay seeking care.
Will I be seen immediately?
Patients are prioritised according to medical urgency, not order of arrival. Urgent cases are assessed first. Less urgent cases may wait longer.
Do I need an appointment?
No appointment is required. You may walk in at any time.
How does triage work?
On arrival, a clinician will assess your symptoms and vital signs and prioritise care to ensure urgent cases are seen promptly.
Will I undergo tests during my visit?
Depending on your condition, you may require blood tests, X-rays, CT scans, or ultrasound. Our on-site diagnostics support rapid results and timely treatment.
Do you accept insurance?
Yes. St Thomas Hospital accepts various insurance providers. Coverage depends on your policy – please check with reception or your insurer for confirmation.
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