1. situations or matters that are not urgent or do not require immediate action or attention
Usage: plural form of nonemergency; commonly used in medical, administrative, and service contexts

Examples

• The hospital designated certain clinics for nonemergencies so that emergency rooms could focus on critical cases.
• Most dental appointments are nonemergencies that can be scheduled weeks in advance.
• The city created a separate hotline for nonemergencies to reduce strain on the 911 system.
• Nonemergencies like minor cuts and bruises can be treated at home with basic first aid.
• The insurance company processes claims for nonemergencies more slowly than urgent medical procedures.
• During the pandemic, many nonemergencies were postponed to preserve hospital resources.