To ensure that our resources are directed towards those in most need we have a selection criteria to determine what problems can be seen in our clinic. The below information is mainly for GPs and other referring clinicians.
Inclusion Criteria
- Patient should reside within the Ryde Hunters Hill Catchment areas
- Patient should consent to referral
- Patient should be > 18 years
Exclusion criteria
- Patients who require a weight management plan with no clinically relevant comorbidities
- Patients diagnosed with disordered eating / eating disorders (anorexia, bulimia)
- Patients diagnosed with food related allergies
Out of NSLHD
- Continuing care of existing condition already managed by NSLHD
- Demonstrated complexity requiring other multidisciplinary services of NSLHD
- Compassionate circumstances, e.g. family, proximity, staff
Please submit referrals using the eReferral system through HealthLink, which can be accessed through most clinical software systems.
Referrals can also be made via email: [email protected]
Referrals will be triaged and your patient will be notified of the outcome as soon as possible. This process may take between 1-2 weeks. You will be contacted if more information is needed.
Telehealth services are available, please indicate on the referral if you feel this would be suitable for your patient’s appointment.
Referrals are required to contain patient name, date of birth and contact details (in case the appointment needs to be changed), medical history, medication history, recent blood results, reason for referral and nutritional concern.
The referral is required prior to booking an appointment so that the person can be booked into the most suitable clinic for their nutritional need. For people from a non-English speaking background, an interpreter can be organised if required.
