Outpatient Service

Outpatient Dietitian

Our outpatient Dietitian provides individual consultations, and can provide nutritional guidelines and assistance with a variety of nutrition-related diseases and concerns, including but not limited to:

• Heart health
• Weight management
• Gastrointestinal disorders
• Nutrition support for diabetes (including Gestational Diabetes)
• Kidney disease
• Pregnancy and breastfeeding
• Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
• Vegetarian eating

Education and resources will be based on the latest research in nutrition as it relates to your various health problems. Information and education on appropriate food choices and general healthy eating at all stages of life can also be provided. We also provide practical advice on the following:

• Dietary adequacy
• Meal planning
• Interpreting food labels
• Eating out at restaurants
• Easy to prepare recipes
• Strategies for change

As well as individual consultations, our outpatient Dietitian is available for group seminars in the community, for example in preschools. For more information on how our outpatient Dietitian may be able to help you, download What Your Dietitian Can Do for You brochure.

Appointments

For all appointments, please call San Nutrition on (02) 9487 9581 during business hours, Monday to Friday, or email.

Initial Appointment

During your visit, our outpatient Dietitian will make an evaluation through discussion of your current food consumption, medical background, lifestyle, family and work as well as taking some physical measurements. Relevant dietary education (including handouts to take home) will be provided and goals negotiated. The outpatient Dietitian, yourself and your primary care physician (if appropriate) will collaborate to create an individualised treatment plan. A letter to your referring health professional will also be sent to let them know what we have planned, where required.

Review Appointment

During a review appointment we discuss your progress and any difficulties you may be having implementing your goals. Any questions you may have will be answered, and some further education may take place – this could be regarding a new topic or expanding on an existing issue. Practical advice and encouragement are always available for your support, with new goals being set as necessary to help you stay motivated.

Referrals

A written doctors referral is preferred to ensure appropriate dietary recommendations, yet not essential. Fees can be partially reimbursed by most private health funds, and pensioner rates are available. Medicare will pay a rebate for services provided by Dietitians, where they are treating complex conditions under a care plan coordinated by a GP. This rebate service is for the treatment of medical conditions that have been present, or are likely to be present for at least six months, and includes conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, asthma, cancer and kidney disease.