Savoy. Mandatory call to 15 before going to the emergency room during the holidays

As since last February, emergency regulation is maintained with number 15 in all hospitals and clinics in Chambéry, the Savoie department as well as in the Belley sector (Ain).

Significant attendance

“The emergency services in the Savoie – Belley sector are currently experiencing significant use, warns the “Savoie – Belley territory hospital group”. This strong activity will be further increased by the influx of tourists to the ski resorts, with the end of year holidays. »

To deal with this, and to ensure optimal care, people who wish to go to the emergency room must first dial 15, at night, between 7 p.m. and 8 a.m. A principle that applies except in obstetric (pregnant women) and pediatric emergencies.

Remote assessment for better medical guidance

The interest of such medical regulation, health professionals point out, is to allow adequate guidance for the patient who benefits from medical advice and a connection with a general practitioner, a medical center of guard, SOS doctors or emergencies. A call to 15 remains necessary before a consultation in a care home, the list of which can be found on “https://www.sante.fr/carte-des-lieux-de-soins”.