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What should I do if I can't attend my nutrition and dietetics outpatient appointment for any reason?

If you need to change your nutrition and dietetics outpatient appointment, please contact us as soon as possible. This will enable us to offer your slot to another patient. If you do not attend your appointment and have not contacted out office to let us know you are unable to attend you will be discharged from the clinic and need another referral if you want to be seen again.

 

 

Do I need to bring anything else to an outpatient nutrition and dietetics appointment?

Following an assessment, you might be instructed to keep a regular account of your dietary intake and this information will be invaluable to the dietitian in managing your care. If you are coming in for a return outpatient appointment, you might be asked to bring your food diary with you. It is often useful if you can bring the dietitian a list of any medications you are taking.

 

 

What do I need to do when I arrive at the nutrition and dietetics outpatient department?

When you arrive at the nutrition and dietetics outpatient department, please go in and take a seat in the waiting area until your dietitian is ready to see you.

 

 

Will I be seen at the time of my appointment?

All patients are sent or given timed appointments which the dietitian will try very hard to keep. We aim to see people at their appointment time.

 

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For how long does a nutrition and dietetics appointment last?

A first appointment with the dietitian will last for approximately 30 minutes and follow-up appointments vary from 10 to 15 minutes, depending on what you have been referred for.

 

 

How many treatment sessions will I need?

At your first appointment, your dietitian will assess you carefully which is why this visit will take longer. The requirement for follow-up appointments will be discussed and agreed between you and your dietitian.

 

 

What are the typical waiting times for outpatient appointments?

Outpatient waiting times are usually no greater than eight weeks for the general outpatient clinic, weight reducing clinic, gastroenterology clinics, and the general paediatric clinic.

 

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Other information about your appointment

• Patients are entitled to a second opinion, after agreement with your dietitian.
  
  
• Patients can have access to their medical records, according to Addenbrooke's policy
  
  
• All patient information will remain confidential and, where appropriate, will be covered by the Data Protection Act
  

Addenbrooke’s is a major teaching hospital and, therefore, student dietitians do treat patients with or without the supervision of qualified staff. If you do not wish to be treated by a student, please ring and let the department know before you are seen and that will be assured.

 

For further information contact:

 

Nutrition and dietetics

Box 119

Addenbrooke's Hospital

Hills Road

Cambridge

CB2 2QQ

 

Tel: 01223 216 655

Fax: 01223 216 82

 

 

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