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