Fundamentals of nutrition and cancer. Part 2: The practicalities of delivering nutrition care
Part 2: The practicalities of delivering nutrition care in different cancer settings
Jenelle Loeliger and Belinda Steer (Heads of Nutrition and Speech Pathology) from The Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre in Melbourne are presenting a two part series on the fundamentals of nutrition and cancer: how dietitians can help cancer patients in hospital.
Every week Janelle and Belinda receive queries from dietitians Australia wide. These webinars are designed to answer the common queries we have about nutrition and cancer.
The presentation covers:
- Inpatients, day therapies, radiotherapy, specialist/outpatient clinics
- The essential tools and tips: nutrition screening, triage, assessment tools and interventions
- Models of care and pathways
- FAQ, practical tips and resources to help you at your workplace
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About the Presenter
Belinda Steer is an Accredited Practising Dietitian with more than 10 years’ experience as a clinical dietitian. She is the Head of Nutrition and Speech Pathology at Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre in Melbourne. Belinda is passionate about working in oncology and making the journey for oncology patients an easier one. Over the past few years she has focused on malnutrition, including implementing new processes for malnutrition screening, assessment and management, and leading state-wide projects related to malnutrition. Much of this work has led to her presenting at state and national conferences, as well as being published in peer-reviewed journals.
Registration includes
- Access to a recording of the webinar
- Presentation notes
- Multiple choice questions and answers
- Suggested further reading
Registration types
- Recording: $38 to receive a recording of the webinar and associated documents
- Subscription: $33 monthly for all Education in Nutrition recordings