For the Women’s and Children’s Hospital's Allergy and Immunology department, explain the appointment process after a referral, what to do if a child's condition worsens on the waitlist, and the options for private care, including how to notify the hospital if private treatment is sought.
Navigate to the Allergy and Immunology department page on wch.sa.gov.au. Locate the 'How to access this service' section and extract information about the appointment process and waiting list. Scroll to the 'Frequently asked questions (FAQ) for parents' section. Expand the FAQ 'What do I do if my child has another allergic reaction while on the waitlist?' and extract the recommended action. Expand the FAQ 'What do I do if I am on the public waiting list but have already been seen by a private allergist?' and extract the information on notifying the hospital. Identify and extract the private options information, including the link to locate a specialist. Synthesize the extracted information to answer the user's questions comprehensively.
Explain that appointments are made by administrative staff after referral review and triage, and a waiting list letter is sent upon receipt of a referral. State that if the child's condition worsens, the parent should make an appointment with their referring doctor to update the referral, and administrative staff cannot take information over the phone about clinical symptoms. Confirm that private options are available, including a link to locate a specialist (https://www.allergy.org.au/patients/locate-a-specialist). State that if a child has been seen by a private allergist while on the public waiting list, the parent should call the hospital to remove the child's name from the waiting list.