For the Women's and Children's Hospital Allergy and Immunology department, explain the process for making an appointment after a referral. Also, what should I do if my child's condition worsens while on the waitlist, or if we decide to pursue private allergist care instead of waiting for a public appointment?
Navigate to the Allergy and Immunology department page on wch.sa.gov.au. Locate and review the 'How to access this service' section to understand the appointment process after a referral. 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?' to find instructions for worsening conditions. Expand the FAQ 'What do I do if I am on the public waiting list but have already been seen by a private allergist?' to learn about notifying the hospital. Synthesize the extracted information to answer the user's questions.
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. 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.