International journal of environmental research and public health
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Int J Environ Res Public Health · Apr 2010
Public health nutrition: the accord of dietitian providers in managing medicare chronic care outpatients in Australia.
Medicare Australia: Chronic Disease Management program subsidizes allied health consultations for eligible outpatients with chronic disease or complex needs. In an evaluation study, private practice dietitians (n = 9) were interviewed to explore their patient management strategies including consultation time-allocation and fees. ⋯ No strategy in use was optimal. There is a need for change in Medicare policy to meet the needs of both dietitians and patients in achieving the behaviour change goals of patients.