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There are dietetic outpatient clinics for patients attending general
medicine, gastroenterology, obesity and paediatric outpatient clinics.
Dietitians work alongside consultants in a number of specialist
clinics:
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Diabetes specialist dietitians – are
based in Clinic 12 and manage patients from diabetes and endocrinology,
general medicine, gauchers, nephrology and neurology
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Paediatric specialist dietitians – are
based on the neonatal, oncology, diabetic, gastroenterology,
cystic fibrosis and metabolic clinics.
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Renal specialist dietitians – are involved
in conservative management of kidney disease, renal transplant,
haemodialysis unit and continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis
(CAPD) clinics.
Dietitians working at Addenbrooke's also provide outpatient services
to Clinical Oncology, the Child Development Centre (CDC) and Clinic
1A (genito-urinary and sexual health) and carry out domicilary visits
for patients receiving home enteral nutrition.
Services are also provided to:
Where you will find us
If you have an appointment at one of our clinics, follow the
signs from the entrance to outpatients. You will see the dietitian’s
office for outpatient appointments is situated opposite the WRVS
café. If in doubt, ask at the reception desk by the main
entrance (further information
about travel and directions to the hospital including public transport
and parking). Some dietitians make appointments to see patients
in other clinics - please check your clinic letter for details.
Hours of business
The Nutrition and Dietetics Outpatient Department is open for
appointments and other enquiries:
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Monday to Friday: 0900 to 1700 hrs - there is an answerphone
for out-of-hours calls.
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It is closed at weekends.
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Please Contact Jackie King Appointments Clerk Tel: 01223
216 812.
Emergency appointments
The Department keeps some appointment slots free for emergencies.
However, patients can be given these emergency appointments only
if the department has received a request for an emergency referral
from their hospital consultant, and the relevant outpatient clinic
is in operation at that time. All emergency appointments are subject
to review by a dietitian.
FAQs about outpatient services
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.
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.
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 a patient at their appointment
time.
For how long does a Nutrition and Dietetics appointment
last?
A first appointment for nutrition and dietetics will last for
approximately 30 minutes, and follow-up treatments 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. At the end of this appointment,
you should be able to make informed choice about your diet. The
requirement for follow-up appointments will be discussed and agreed
between you and your dietitian.
What should I do if I have further problems after I have
been discharged from the Department of Nutrition & Dietetics?
If you have any related health problems within six months after
you stopped attending the Department for treatment, please contact
the Department of Nutrition & Dietetics at Addenbrooke’s.
If it has been longer than six months, you might need to be re-referred
by your doctor.
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.
Other information about your appointment
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Patients are entitled to a second opinion, after agreement
with your dietitian.
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Patients can have access to their medical records, according
to Addenbrooke's
policy
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All patient information will remain confidential and, where
appropriate, will be covered by the Data Protection Act (further
information).
Addenbrooke’s is a major teaching hospital and, therefore,
student dietitians might 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.
For further information contact: The Department of Nutrition & Dietetics,
Box 119, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Hills Road, Cambridge CB2 2QQ; Tel: 01223 216
655; Fax: 01223 216 824 | 
