Dietitian Clinic: Nutrition support, gastroenterology and other conditions not covered by other clinics for adults

This condition is treated in the Nutrition and Dietetics clinic.

Pre-referral work-up

History

Accept referrals from GP's in relation to existing patients requiring assistance. However start-up referrals only accepted from Paediatricians or Clinical Nurse Consultant Gastrostomy Care.

All referrals should comply to referral standards and include in particular:

• Medical history and symptoms
• Known food allergies and intolerances
• Three day diet history
• Weight history

Tests

• Results of any tests appropriate for the referral type are helpful - such as allergy testing, gut function, bowel issues, renal dysfunction, general biochemistry etc

Interim/GP management

To refer a patient with this condition, please see the Nutrition and Dietetics clinic page for the full referral process and templates.

Clinical Nurse Consultant Gastrostomy Care manages most patients in southern Tasmania and can give over-the-phone advice. Please contact Royal Hobart Hospital switch 03 6166 8308.

For more information please see the HealthPathways Tasmania website.

Clinics held fortnightly: Wednesday

Clinic appointments

? Red location flags are clinical indicators of possible serious underlying conditions requiring further medical intervention. They may or may not indicate an emergency.

Emergency

THS Southern Region:Please contact CNC Gastrostomy Care through Royal Hobart Hospital switch BEFORE going to Emergency Department (if within business hours).  If not, proceed to Emergency Department (ED).

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.

Urgent (Category 1)

? Patient has not eaten for three days or longer.

Semi-urgent (Category 2)

Unintentional loss of weight - more than 10% body mass.

Insufficient weight gain/poor growth in children.

Routine (Category 3)

Chronic conditions

Next available appointment

Availability

North

Launceston General Hospital (Level 2)
Phone: 03 6777 6477
Fax: 03 6348 7478

North West

Diabetes Centre Cooee
Phone: 6493 6100
Fax: 6440 8009

Mersey Community Hospital
Phone: 6426 5586
Fax: 6441 5922

South

Phone: 03 6166 8145
Fax: 03 6173 0493

• Telstra Building
• Royal Hobart Hospital - Paediatric Outpatient Department
• Clarence Integrated Health Centre
• Wellington Clinics
• Kingston Community Health Centre