Dietetics and Nutrition

Referrals to the Dietitian are only accepted under the following circumstances:

1. The patient is currently under the care of a Medical Consultant in a specialist outpatient clinic located at SCGH;
2. The patient is currently seen by or has an upcoming appointment booked with the referring Medical Consultant in their specialist outpatient clinic located at SCGH; and
3. The patient has a valid referral to the Dietitian (is referred by the Medical Consultant within the last 12 months)

Please note that no external or GP referrals are accepted.

There is no capacity for general dietary or weight management advice in our outpatient clinics. Patients requiring these services can access the following:

• Osborne Park Hospital Nutrition and Dietetics Outpatient Clinic. This service is only available to patients with a written referral from their GP and who live within the NMHS catchment. Your GP can download the Dietetics Referral Form (PDF) or the referral form (Word). There is no cost associated with this service. Once a referral is received an appointment letter will normally be mailed within ten (10) working days.
• A private practising dietitian in the community. Go to the DAA website to search for a private dietitian in your local area. Medicare rebates may apply for patients with chronic conditions and complex care needs. A referral from the GP is required
• The Nutrition Clinic (PDF) (Edith Cowan University, Joondalup)