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The Department of Health publishes the average waiting time for non-critical cases in Tasmania’s four public emergency departments. This is to help people choose the right healthcare option for their needs, including less urgent cases, who may be able to get treatment more quickly using a more appropriate option.
The most serious and life-threatening injuries and illnesses will always be seen first in our emergency departments (EDs). This means people with less urgent conditions may have to wait longer.
This page shows the average waiting time for non-critical cases seen in the last two hours in the Royal Hobart Hospital Emergency Department.
Royal Hobart Hospital ED
If you or someone else are experiencing a serious and life-threatening injury or illness, call triple zero (000) immediately or go to the nearest Emergency Department.
If your injury or illness is not life-threatening, there are better options available. Choosing one of these services can help you get the right care sooner and help our busy emergency staff.
For those in Southern Tasmania, this includes two Medicare Urgent Care Clinics (UCCs) in Hobart. Find out more below about Medicare UCCs near you and other treatment options available.
Find more about the other treatment options available in Tasmania:
Help and advice over the phone
11 April 2024
Medicare Urgent Care Clinics
31 January 2024
Pharmacies
31 January 2024
General Practitioners
31 January 2024
Self-care
31 January 2024
Access Mental Health
31 January 2024Information on this webpage is intended to be used as a general guide only. While it is updated regularly, the Department of Health does not warrant or represent that any patient will be seen in a particular order or within a particular timeframe.
