Dietetics
About
The Department of Dietetics provides nutrition assessment, education and support for inpatients and outpatients at Liverpool Hospital. The department is made up of Clinical Dietitians and Dietitian Assistants. Clinical Dietitians are members of the Dietitians Association of Australia http://daa.asn.au
Dietetic Outpatient Services include:
- Diabetes
- Swallowing and Nutrition
- Cancer Therapy
- Renal
- Gastrointestinal
- Paediatrics
- Home Enteral Nutrition
Referrals for overweight, obesity and Type 2 Diabetes are recommended to contact the South Western Sydney Medicare Local for a comprehensive health program. Contact 1300 179 765 or http://www.swsml.com.au
Referrals
If you wish to see a Dietitian and are an inpatient at Liverpool Hospital you can ask your Nurse to contact the Ward Dietitian.
For outpatient bookings, please contact the Department of Dietetics directly. You must have a current referral from your GP and live within the Liverpool Local Government Area to be eligible for Outpatient services.
Department of Dietetics
Entrance: L
Building: Don Everett Building
Floor: Level 1
Lift Core: 7
Car park: P2
Phone: 02 8738 6766
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 4.30pm
