Hospitals and units
Emergency care for children and adolescents
In the Paediatric and Adolescent Emergency Department, we look after the emergency care of those under 16 years of age round the clock.
Staying at the hospital
We try to make your hospital stay as comfortable as possible. Your care and treatment are supported by various services, which you can use during your visit.
Visiting
Visiting hours at our wards are usually from 1 pm to 7 pm. Consult the personnel of the departments for visits outside visiting hours.
Sleep and vigilance tests
Examinations of sleep and vigilance are used to study conditions such as sleep apnoea (abnormal breathing patterns during sleep), abnormal daytime fatigue and disorders of excessive somnolence due to other causes, prolonged insomnia and various types of seizure symptoms during sleep.
Patient Ombudsperson
Patient Ombudsperson promotes patient rights.
Lazaret Museum
The goal of the Turku Lazaret Museum is to record the history of the oldest hospital in Finland, functional without interruptions since 1759, as well as to preserve its equipment and to collect folklore of the hospital. Founded in 1974, the museum turned 50 last year, 30 October 2024.
Preparation for treatment or surgery
A doctor's referral is usually required for hospital admissions. Emergency clinics are available in urgent situations without a referral. Once your referral has been processed, we will send you an invitation letter where you can find information about how and where you should register to…
Enquiries about patients
Patient information is provided only with patient’s permission. If you are unable to give this permission, only your closest of kin will be informed.