Question 1

How can I check NHS hospital emergency waiting times in Portugal?

Accepted Answer

On SNS Monitor you can check real-time waiting times at all NHS hospitals in Portugal. Data is shown on an interactive map and a sorted list, automatically updated every 10 minutes.

Question 2

What do the colors on the emergency map mean?

Accepted Answer

Colors indicate estimated waiting time: green means under 30 minutes, yellow 31–60 minutes, orange 61–120 minutes, and red over 120 minutes. Grey means no data is available.

Question 3

How often are waiting times updated?

Accepted Answer

Waiting times are automatically updated every 10 minutes, based on data published by the SNS Transparency Portal.

Question 4

Can I filter emergency rooms by region or care type?

Accepted Answer

Yes. SNS Monitor lets you filter by region (ARS), emergency type (adult or pediatric), and maximum wait under 60 minutes. You can also search by hospital name.

Question 5

What is Manchester triage in emergency rooms?

Accepted Answer

The Manchester Triage System is a clinical priority classification used in hospital emergency departments. It classifies patients into five categories: Emergent (red), Very Urgent (orange), Urgent (yellow), Less Urgent (green), and Non-Urgent (blue).