Health Service Costs for a Predialysis Dietetic Clinic: A Retrospective Cost Analysis Study

Effect of dietetic consultation (DC) on clinical outcomes is an under-researched component of predialysis education. Predialysis DC has been associated with a 7.5-month delay in requiring dialysis commencement, having potential cost implications for health services. Limited studies have evaluated the possible impact of predialysis DC on health service costs. This study aimed to investigate the hospital health service costs associated for patients attending a predialysis dietetic clinic.