❓ FAQ
Hospital questions, answered
The questions people ask most, from finding the nearest hospital to what to do in an emergency.
Finding a hospital
Where is the nearest hospital to me?
Tap Hospitals near me on our home page to see the closest hospitals with the distance. Or search your city. Every hospital page has the address, phone number, opening hours and a Directions button.
How do I find an emergency room near me?
Open your country page and choose Emergency rooms (A&E in the UK and Ireland, emergency department in Australia and New Zealand). It lists every hospital with emergency care that we found, by city. City pages also have a filter for emergency care.
Which hospitals are open 24 hours?
Hospitals with an emergency department are usually open 24 hours, 7 days a week. Hospitals marked Open 24 hours list round-the-clock hours on their public map listing. Clinics, visiting hours and outpatient departments often have shorter hours.
Does this site list clinics and doctors too?
No. We list hospitals and emergency departments only. Clinics, GP practices, urgent care centres, labs, pharmacies and dentists are left out on purpose, so the list stays short and clear.
In an emergency
What number do I call in a medical emergency?
It depends on the country. For example: 911 in the United States and Canada, 999 in the United Kingdom, 112 in the European Union, 000 in Australia and 111 in New Zealand. Every country, city and hospital page on this site shows the local emergency number at the top, if we could check it on an official source.
Should I call an ambulance or go to the hospital myself?
If someone has chest pain, trouble breathing, signs of a stroke, heavy bleeding, a serious injury or is not responding, call the emergency number. Don't drive yourself if you feel very unwell. If you're not sure, call the emergency number or your country's health advice line.
What is the difference between A&E and a minor injuries unit?
In the UK, A&E (accident and emergency) is the hospital department for serious and life-threatening problems. Minor injuries units and urgent treatment centres treat smaller injuries such as sprains and small cuts, often with shorter waits. For non-emergencies in England, Scotland and Wales you can call NHS 111.
Public and private hospitals
What is the difference between a public and a private hospital?
Public hospitals are run or funded by the government. Private hospitals are run by companies or charities and usually need insurance or payment up front. In an emergency, most countries require hospitals to give urgent care first. Hospitals marked Private or Public on this site are labelled that way on their public map listing.
Can tourists go to a hospital abroad?
Yes. In an emergency, go to the nearest hospital or call the local emergency number. Carry your passport and travel insurance details. Many private hospitals in popular destinations have international patient desks.
Are the ratings a sign of medical quality?
No. Ratings and reviews show what visitors wrote on Google, often about waiting times, parking or staff. They don't measure medical quality. Ask your doctor or your country's health authority for advice on where to get treatment.
About this site
Where does the information come from?
From public map listings, checked and cleaned by us, and from hospitals that send corrections. We remove clinics, offices, duplicates and closed hospitals. Something wrong? Send a correction.
Is HospitalNearMe medical advice?
No. It is a directory. Read our medical disclaimer.
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