Extended Care Team series: Dietitian in primary care (session 1 of 2)

This Taranaki education series is designed to strengthen collaboration between general practice teams and the Pinnacle Extended Care Team. Each session provides practical insights into specialist roles, referral processes, and best practice approaches to patient care.

All presentations include clear guidance on referral processes and expected correspondence for at-risk patients, alongside practical resources aligned with guidelines such as HealthPathways, BPACnz, and Ministry of Health publications.

Sessions incorporate reflective practice through case discussions and real examples, ensuring content is relevant and applicable to your daily practice. All content is peer-reviewed before delivery.

In this session

Session 1 of 2: Healthy nutrition and weight management conversations in primary care

Presenter: Dietitian TBC.

• Best practice bariatric guidelines and weight management pathways.
• Effective communication: what to say and what not to say.
• Key clinical indicators to monitor.

See session 2 of 2 here.

Registration

Please RSVP by emailing Jessica Knight, nurse lead.