High-Quality emergency care in Cork
Your GP or consultant can refer you to our MAU for a same-day appointment with our emergency medicine trained consultants.
The MAU allows rapid access to our services, which are provided by consultants in emergency medicine and supported by a team of nursing, medical, and allied health specialists.
The MAU helps patients with acute or even subacute medical conditions in adults of all ages. Specifically, we welcome senior medical patients.
The Medical Assessment Unit (MAU) operates Monday to Friday, between 8 a.m. & 6 p.m. at a time that suits you and your GP. We accept GP referrals for chest pain patients during these hours.
Patients are seen at the time of their appointment (there is no waiting room). Our team will organise any required tests during your visit to the MAU. If admission to the hospital for emergency care is necessary, our consultants will commence this care.
If you are sent home, our consultants will make arrangements for any follow-up tests or appointments for you.
Information
- Patient with seasonal bronchiolitis (for those under 6 months of age)
- Surgical patients
- Trauma (long bone fractures, minor lacerations/wounds)
- Ambulance referrals
- Eye emergencies
- Certain ENT emergencies e.g. epistaxis, airway foreign bodies
- Child protection/mental health presentations
Attendance by GP referral only
The unit aims to promote prompt and timely access for patients to expert consultant opinion, assessment, and, if needs be, admission to consultant specialist emergency care.
The consultant-provided service at the MAU is led by Prof. Ronan O’Sullivan, consultant in emergency medicine. The emergency care service provided by the unit allows for treatment to begin immediately upon arrival. There are no trolley waits. An early same-day assessment will be provided, supported by a full range of diagnostic testing. If admission to the hospital and specialist consultant care is required, this will be arranged for you immediately.
The MAU unit is located close to the main hospital reception and has dedicated parking. It includes high-quality accommodation, assessment treatment rooms and associated equipment.
The initial consultation fee is €250 - applies whether admitted or not
Diagnostic fees are capped at €500 - only applies if not admitted.
Total Fees payable by patients are capped at €750.
We recommend you check your insurance cover directly with your Insurer.
Any fees covered by insurers will be invoiced directly to them and are additional to fees paid by patients.
There are 2 x dedicated bays for drop off and pick up while attending the MAU.
MAU - Cork
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021 - 480 1604
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Opening Hours: 8am-6pm Monday to Friday (except Public Holidays)