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Should disease management mirror dentistry?

After smoking and obesity, the biggest driver of Australia’s disease burden is malnutrition; however, it is rare for patients to be offered personalized, nutritional interventions when seeking healthcare. For people with a chronic disease management plan, only 1-2% of allied health services include referrals to Accredited Practicing Dietitians (APDs); There are no routine APD referrals… Read More »