Paediatric Nutrition - Royal North Shore Hospital

We care for and treat infants, children and adolescents who are underweight or with poor growth which is related to nutrition, or special dietary needs due to their medical condition.

• Blood results   
• List of current medications
• Referral   

Paediatric patients who reside within lower North Shore or Ryde local government areas (councils of Lane Cove, Mosman, North Sydney, Willoughby, Ryde, Hunters Hill)

Medical referral

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, reason for referral and nutritional concern.

It is expected that patients or their carer contact the department to make an appointment to see a dietitian after the referral has been emailed (or fax if email is not available) to the department. 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.

We are sorry, however due to the volume of referrals received, the department is unable to contact patients to make appointments

Is there a cost to patients to attend the clinic?

No, excepting for people who are not covered by Medicare when there will be a charge for this service

Dietitians Australia

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Australian Guide to Healthy Eating