How to Treat a Sore Throat in Lublin

A Tourist’s Guide to Medical Care in Lublin

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Great for minor but urgent issues that don’t need a physical exam, such as sore throat or related symptoms.

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Hospitals in Lublin

For serious, potentially life-threatening issues that require immediate, specialized treatment, like breathing difficulties, severe bleeding, or head injuries. Non-urgent visits use up resources needed for emergency patients. ERs are for serious, life-threatening issues. Going there for something like sore throat adds to doctors’ workload and may take time away from those in critical need.

Important: The information provided here about hospitals is for general reference only. We recommend verifying current details, such as contact information, services, and hours of operation, before visiting. Please reach out directly to the hospital or consult their official website for the most up-to-date and accurate information.

Hospitals with Emergency Rooms in Lublin

SP ZOZ MSWiA Lublin – Szpitalny Oddział Ratunkowy
Address: ul. Grenadierów 3, 20‑331 Lublin, Poland
Access: Open 24/7. Ambulances (via 112 or 999) use the trauma entrance; walk‑in patients register at the reception and are triaged using a standardized color‑coded system (red/orange/yellow/green/blue). The unit handles major trauma, surgical, pediatric, and life-threatening emergencies. Stabilization, diagnostics (CT, labs, imaging), and intensive care are available. No referral required.:contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

Uniwersytecki Szpital Kliniczny nr 4 Lublin – Szpitalny Oddział Ratunkowy
Address: ul. dr K. Jaczewskiego 8, 20‑954 Lublin, Poland
Access: Serves Lublin with a full adult emergency department open 24/7. Ambulance and walk‑in patients undergo immediate triage. Offers internal medicine, surgery, trauma, and specialist care. Patients are stabilized or directed to specialist wards within the hospital. No referral needed.:contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Uniwersytecki Szpital Dziecięcy im. prof. Antoniego Gębali – Pediatric Emergency Department
Address: ul. prof. Antoniego Gębali 6, 20‑094 Lublin, Poland
Access: Pediatric emergency services operate 24/7 for patients under 18. Ambulances (112/999) and walk‑ins are accepted and triaged immediately. Specialized pediatric trauma and acute illness care are provided, with observation, diagnostics, ICU, and referral to the main hospital if required. No referral necessary.:contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

Walk-in clinics

Best for minor conditions needing same-day, in-person specialist attention—like X-rays for sprains or cuts that may need stitches, injections, advanced diagnostics, or other invasive procedures.

Pharmacies in Lublin, Poland

In Lublin, pharmacies are called apteka. They are typically marked with a green cross or signage that says “apteka” and are found throughout the city, especially near hospitals, clinics, and university areas. Some pharmacies in central or student-heavy districts may offer English-speaking service.

Antibiotic Policy in Lublin

In Lublin, antibiotics legally require a valid prescription from a licensed doctor. Pharmacists are not allowed to dispense antibiotics over the counter without a prescription.

Emergency Number in Lublin, Poland

In Lublin, the main emergency number is 112. This EU-wide number connects you to police, ambulance, and fire services, and should be used in all life-threatening situations.

Calls to 112 are free and available 24/7 from any phone, including mobile phones without a SIM card. In urban centers like Lublin, operators typically speak Polish and may also assist in English, especially in emergencies involving foreign visitors.

Please remember: 112 is for life-threatening emergencies only. For urgent but non-life-threatening medical concerns, telehealth services like Doctorsa provide fast access to licensed English-speaking doctors.