The Dietetic Service provides therapeutic advice about nutrition and diet to people with a range of dietary issues. Dietetics is the discipline of applying nutritional science to individuals and groups in states of disease and health.
Dietitians assess specific nutritional requirements throughout the lifespan and translate this into advice and/or treatment. This will maintain, reduce risk to, or restore health, as well as alleviate discomfort in palliative care. Current services are provided in various health centres and community clinics.
All dietitians employed by the Ministry have completed an approved qualification and are registered to practice with the Council for the Professions Complementary to Medicine. The team works closely with relevant medical, nursing and allied health professionals.
The services include:
• Individualised dietary assessments and nutrition diagnoses for adults
• Advice on the appropriate diet for various clinical and medical conditions
• Nutrition and dietetic training to all health care professionals
Procedure
The Person who fulfils the eligibility criteria to benefit from this service can be referred by a doctor or healthcare professional
Required Documents
Standard referral forms
Back Office Process
Nutrition and Dietetics services receive referrals through a standard procedure at the specified entity. Referrals received are then distributed amongst the dietitians for vetting, so cases are prioritised according to urgencies. An appointment is provided to the client and each client is notified by letter, telephone and/or SMS. The dietitian documents the details of each consultation and relevant information kept in the clients’ records under a strict confidentiality policy. At the first consultation a client is assessed and given individual nutrition and dietetic intervention according to the reason of referral. Follow up appointments are given according to each client’s individual needs.
When you visit our Office we will:
· Be quick, courteous and helpful
· Welcome you in a clean and friendly environment.
· Answer promptly
· Identify ourselves.
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 21231231 / 21222444