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VIDS Allied Health
Social Worker - Krista Watts
Telephone 9342 7000 (Switchboard) Pager 27712
The social worker's role is focused on assisting patients and their families adjust to issues related to diagnosis and treatment.
The social worker can provide psycho-social assessment, short term counselling, referral to community agencies, advocacy and information provision regarding services and entitlements.
The social worker is an integral part of the multidisciplinary team and also represents VIDS within the community and government agencies.
Dietitian
Telephone 9342 7144 / 9342 7000 (Switchboard)
The dietitian has a vital role in assessing individual nutritional requirements.
Through nutrition counselling, patients can learn how to increase their energy levels by improving calorie and protein intake with oral supplements.
The dietitian can also advise patients how to lower blood lipids and improve glycemic control.
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