Dietetics and Nutrition
The Dietetics and Nutrition Department provides specialised assessment and management of nutritional and dietary issues for inpatients and outpatients at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital. Our Dietitians also work closely with our Dietary Assistant and Catering Department to ensure the specialised dietary requirements of patients are met.
We provide a range of inpatient services across all ward areas.
Our team of Dietitians also provide outpatient services in the following specialties:
- Oncology
- Cystic Fibrosis
- Neurology
- Renal
- Diabetes including the Young Adult Diabetes Service (YADS)
- Gastroenterology
- Hepatology
- Prehabilitation Service
Outpatient Clinic Eligibility
Referrals to the Dietitian are only accepted under the following circumstances:
- The patient is currently under the care of a Medical Consultant in a specialist outpatient clinic located at SCGH;
- 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;
- The patient has a valid referral to the Dietitian (is referred by the Medical Consultant within the last 12 months) and
- The patient resides in the SCGH catchment
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:
- A private practising dietitian in the community. Go to Seeing a dietitian in Australia (external site) 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)
Nourishing diet and food fortification video [7:03]