Skip to main content

Improving patient outcomes through Medical Nutrition Therapy

Improving patient outcomes through Medical Nutrition Therapy

Guidance,
Publication date

This resource outlines the role of Accredited Practising Dietitians (APDs) in medical nutrition therapy across various health conditions, including those common in aged care. It includes indications for referral to an APD and highlights benefits such as improved nutritional status, symptom management, and enhanced health outcomes. This resource may apply to healthcare contexts outside of aged care. Please consider the applicability of this resource to your care setting.

Author
External resource
Standard
6: Food and Nutrition
5: Clinical Care
Outcomes
6.2: Assessment of nutritional needs and preferences
5.5: Safety of clinical care services
Improving patient outcomes through Medical Nutrition Therapy

This is not a Commission publication. Any views are those of the author. You are responsible for considering this in context, based on your circumstances and the Aged Care Act 2024 (Cth) requirements. See Terms of Use .