My child had a systemic allergic reaction and we went to the PCH due to family history of anaphylaxis. Perth recorded 24 cases of COVID recently and yet on entry to the ED I was not asked by triage if I had or my child had tested positive to covid or are a close contact or have been to an exposure site, or am I or my child experiencing any symptoms- nothing covid related at all. I passed a sign as I rushed through the front doors with my child but I could not tell you anything about it as my main focus was to get them to safety.
I am a little taken back that it seemed to me they don't ask any covid questions. My local GP clinic asks the covid question on the phone when making an appointment. Do they expect everyone on arrival to announce such things, because sadly I believe relying on individuals to do so could potentially lead to another instance of exposure to vulnerable people in hospital.
"ED experience"
About: Perth Children's Hospital / Emergency Department Perth Children's Hospital Emergency Department Nedlands 6009
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