ACUTE MEDICAL UNIT (AMU)

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The Acute Medical Unit (AMU), formerly Ward 14 and Ward 15,  is the area of the hospital where patients are assessed, investigated and treated for urgent medical problems. The area is for adult medical patients which, in Tayside, is anyone over the age of 16 years although we do link closely with the Paediatric team for patients between 16-18 years of age who are still in school.

Most of our patients come to the hospital directly from the community after assessment by their GP or community practice teams, but we also assess patients who have arrived via the Emergency Department. Once we have completed our initial assessment we agree a plan with you to meet your healthcare needs which may include a short period of time under our observation receiving treatment, admission into the wider hospital under the care of another speciality team, or home to continue your care in the community.
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