Get in touch
If you’ve got any questions or concerns about referring patients to us, or would like to discuss a specific patient, please use the contact form below to get in touch.
Referrals can be emailed to admin@dietfreeme.com.au or faxed to 08 6266 3768.
Eating Disorders Plan (EDP)
In November 2019, Medicare introduced 64 new MBS items to support the diagnosis and multi-disciplinary management of eating disorders. With an EDP, patients can access a Medicare rebate for up to 20 sessions with a dietitian and up to 40 sessions with a clinical psychologist in a 12 month period.
Eligibility
Patients with a diagnosis of Anorexia Nervosa are automatically eligible for an EDP.
Patients with a diagnosis of Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating Disorder or Other Specified Feeding or Eating Disorder (OSFED) must meet both of these criteria:
(1) Been assessed as having an EDE-Q score of 3 or more; and
(2) Rapid weight loss OR binge eating 3 or more times a week OR inappropriate compensatory behaviour 3 or more times a week.
AND must also meet at least 2 of the following criteria:
- Body weight less than 85% of expected weight as a result of an eating disorder;
- High risk of, or current medical complications due to, eating disorder behaviours and symptoms;
- Serious comorbid medical or psychological conditions that significantly impact their medical or psychological health;
- Hospital admittance for an eating disorder in the last 12 months;
- Inadequate treatment response to evidence-based eating disorder treatments over the last 6 months.
WAEDOCS
The WA Eating Disorder and Outreach Consultation Service is a state-wide service which supports clinicians to safely manage their adult and youth (16+) patients with eating disorders. They provide consultation, education and resources for clinicians working in inpatient, outpatient and private settings.
The team is located inside D Block of Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital and comprises a nurse practitioner, consultant clinical psychologist, consultant liaison psychiatrist, specialist physician, senior dietitian, clinical nurse specialist (mental health) and peer support worker.
Contact WAEDOCS between 9am – 4pm, Monday – Friday
1300 620 208
WAEDOCS@health.wa.gov.au
WAEDOCS has developed a quick reference guide for clinicians on the management of eating disorders in youth and adults, which includes a summary of in-patient admission criteria.
Training
Click the links below to access training on different topics.
Unpacking Weight Science
HAES Curriculum
Eating Disorder Core Skills: eLearning for GPs
The Essentials: Training Clinicians in Eating Disorders
The Management of Eating Disorders in the Community
Eating Disorders Inpatient Management