When to Refer a Patient

Published by Dietitians Australia

Nutrition intervention by Accredited Practising Dietitians (APDs) can considerably improve patient outcomes. This poster lists 36 conditions/diagnoses, indications for referral and patient health benefits seen when an APD is involved in nutritional management of their condition.

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Improving patient outcomes through Medical Nutrition Therapy - Dietitians Australia (DA)

Eating disorder treatment and management plan (EDP) template

An eating disorder treatment and management plan (EDP) is needed for those eligible to access the eating disorder-specific MBS items. This plan is developed by a GP or medical practitioner (items 90250-90257), consultant psychiatrist (items 90260-90262) or consultant paediatrician (items 90261-90263). See the MBS Quick Reference Guide for more information. 

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InsideOut Institute for Eating Disorders has developed an EDP template in .rtf file which can be download here. 

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REFERRAL FORM

If you are a health professional and wish to refer a client to Dietwise, please fill in the online form below

1. REFERRER DETAILS

2. PATIENT DETAILS

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3. REFERRAL INFORMATION

Does this patient need to be seen within 7 days?

Reason for referral:

4. MEDICARE

Does this patient have a plan under Medicare?

5. CONSENT TO REFERRAL

to refer and provide personal information to Dietwise for further assessment

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