The Islands Healthcare Complex – Macao Medical Center of Peking Union Medical College Hospital (better-known as “Macao Union Medical Center”) will take over the Islands Emergency Station operated by the Conde de São Januário General Hospital from 28 January.
While maintaining the existing operational model, emergency medical services will continue to be delivered to the public, according to the Macao Union Medical Center.
After six months of preparation, including recruitment, training and testing, the Emergency Department is now fully mature in terms of service processes and ready to commence operations, providing 24-hour diagnostic, treatment, imaging, laboratory and pharmaceutical services, according to the Macao Union Medical Center.
The emergency service fees will be charged according to the existing three-tier system:
- Tier 1 is designated for people who already receive free public specialist medical services, which will remain free of charge.
- Tier 2 is designated for Macau residents, who will be charged 70 per cent of the fees for consultation (originally costing MOP 150), nursing, laboratory testing, imaging, and other diagnostic and treatment services.
- Tier 3 is designated for non-Macau residents, who will be charged 100 per cent of the fees approved for emergency diagnostic and treatment services.
The Emergency Department’s handover signifies not only the transfer of operation of the medical services, but also a pivotal step for the SAR’s Health Bureau (SS) and the Macao Union Medical Center in improving the medical service network in the Islands district and elevating the quality of emergency medical care for residents in the area, the Macao Union Medical Center has pointed out. – GNM
Source: Macao Union Medical Center
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