Information for doctors
Our dietitians are all Accredited Practising Dietitian's with the Dietitian's Association of Australia. They are registered with Medicare and welcome referrals to contribute to EPC plans.
They also receive referrals for private patients and can provide evidenced-based, individualised advice for patients concerning:
Type 2 Diabetes - newly diagnosed and ongoing care
Cardiovascular disease
Coeliac Disease
RPAH Elimination Diet (the Failsafe Diet)
Irritable Bowel Syndrome, including the Low FODMAP approach
High cholesterol
Hypertension/ High blood pressure
Nutrition for improving fertility & PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome)
Overweight and obesity
Malnutrition and unintentional weight loss
General healthy eating advice
Osteoporosis and osteopaenia
How to refer patients
Referring patients for Team Care Arrangements is simple.
Choose the practice that best suits your patient's needs.
Download the Allied Health Referral Form
Fax the referral to the practice (see below)
Please provide accompanying paperwork and any relevant pathology results.
For private referrals please fax a letter of referral along with associated paperwork and results to chosen practice on the fax number above.
Practice fax numbers
Jerrabomberra Medical Centre 02 6217 4888
North Canberra Family Practice 02 6129 5188
Ochre Medical Centre Bruce 02 6189 1376
Ochre Medical Centre Casey 02 5104 9617
Wentworth Avenue Family Practice 02 6203 4699