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Jack jumper allergy
Outpatients
Information about outpatient clinics for the assessment and management of adults and children with Jack Jumper allergy.
The Department will periodically contact patients waiting for an outpatient clinic appointment via SMS, with a link to an electronic form. This is part of routine waitlist auditing to ensure patient details are up to date. If you receive this SMS, please update your details.
Availability
North
Not available
Emergency conditions
Emergency conditions/symptoms include (not an exhaustive list):
- Anaphylaxisity of an anaphylactic reaction.
Emergency care
If you, or someone else, are experiencing a serious and life-threatening injury or illness call triple zero (000) immediately or go to the nearest Emergency Department.
Learn more about when to access emergency care and non-emergency care options if the injury or illness is not serious or life-threatening.
Scope
Patients with history of anaphylaxis to stinging insects can be seen in this clinic.
Venom immunotherapy is only available for Jack Jumpers, Bees and Wasps.
Note: Non-insect allergies are not seen in this Clinic.
North and North West
Initial assessment and initiation of treatment by Royal Hobart Hospital. Maintenance Clinic at North West Regional Hospital managed by Royal Hobart Hospital.
Referral process
A referral (preferably faxed) is required for all new appointments and must conform to the referral standards.
Specific requirements are detailed in the individual clinic and condition referral guidelines.
Referrals are registered by the clinic and are triaged according to the specific clinic guidelines.
Emergency patient should be sent directly to the Emergency Department.
Referrals accepted from GP's, Emergency Departments and Medical Specialists.
Note: A GP Referral is required for venom immunotherapy. A Specialist or ED referral will be accepted but will only cover the initial consultation (3 month referral). GP referral will be required for ongoing management.
The Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA), Action Plan can be used as a guide to the severity of an anaphylactic reaction.
Where available, eReferral via HealthLink smart forms is now the preferred and only secure method of referral to the Tasmanian Department of Health.
Clinic appointments
Urgent (Category 1)
Urgent referrals should be accompanied by a phone call to the Consultant/Registrar to organise urgent review and the referral must be faxed.
We will endeavour to see these patients within four weeks, or sooner if clinically indicated.
Semi-urgent (Category 2)
We will endeavour to see these patients within 12 weeks.
Routine (Category 3)
Next available appointment.
