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Emergency Department (ED)

Date of Publication:

5/7/2019

Definition:

The section of a medical treatment facility that treats patients with acute conditions without an appointment, either by their own means or by ambulance.  EDs can be found in hospitals or clinics within the DCS.

Source of Definition:

Health Care Management for Patients Associated With a Sexual Assault

Last Updated: August 10, 2022
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