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Professionalism - As a Registered Dietician I am bound by the
Council for Professional Supplementary to Medicine (CPSM) Dieticians Board
Disciplinary Committee Statement of Conduct. November 2000.
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Insurance - as a Registered Dietitian and working within the
Statement of Conduct I am covered with Professional indemnity insurance in
professional practices and covered by public liability insurance.
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The safety of the patient/client comes first at all times. As soon as a
Dietitian becomes aware of any situation, which puts patients/client at risk,
the matter will be discussed with a senior professional colleague of the
Registrar of the Board if raising matter with a senior colleague is thought
inappropriate or is not possible.
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Confidentiality - all patient information will be confidential in line
with the Joint BDA/Dietitians Board Standards for Record Keeping, July 2001.
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Continuing professional development (CPD) is maintained to ensure up to
date on all aspects of dietetic practice that is appropriate to the
dietitain's work. This includes membership to The British Dietetic
Association Specialist Groups: BDA Paediatric Group, Nutritionists in
Industry, Freelance Dietitians Interest Group and Dietitians in Sport &
Exercise Nutrition.
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Fees are based in line with The British Dietetic Association
recommendations.
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Private Medical Insurance Cover - the patient /client must check with
their private medical insurance company to see if they are covered before you
make an appointment to commence consultation if you wish to claim expenses.
At present most patients with private medical insurance can claim fees for
dietetic consultations if required by a consultant. GP referrals currently
are not reimbursed.
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Cancellation Fees - If you are unable to attend an appointment/meeting and
inform the Dietitian within 2 working days then there will be no charge
accrued and the appointment can be re arranged at a more suitable time. Fail
to do so and you will be charges all travelling fees and 50% of the total fee
to cover time wasted.
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Dietitian my cancel appointment/meeting with up to 5 working days notice.
However, due to unforeseen sickness Dietitian may cancel appointment with in
24hrs. Where possible cover will be arrange to course as little inconvenience
as possible. A new appointment will be made as soon as possible.
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VAT - Healthy Food choice is currently not registered for VAT. However,
this will be reviewed on a regular basis.
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Appointment Waiting Times - every effort will be made to ensure you are
seen as soon as possible and if this is not acceptable every effort will be
made to refer you to another specialist Registered Dietitian.
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Specialist - if appropriate you may be referred on to a specialist State
Registered Dietitian or Consultant.
