Understanding the Role of Clinical Dietitians in Patient Care
Dear Medical Doctors, Nurses & Allied Health professionals.
Heri ya xmass & mwaka mpya!
Introduction
We value your dedication to providing comprehensive patient care. As clinical dietitians, We play a crucial role in supporting your efforts, though our expertise and responsibilities may sometimes be overlooked or misunderstood. Some think we are cooks or caterers. 🤣 We are neither Baba Lishe nor Mama Lishe.
Here are some key aspects of our role that you may find helpful to know:
A. Beyond Meal Plans : While we do create individualized meal plans, our expertise extends far beyond that. We assess patients' medical nutrition needs, develop evidence-based interventions, and provide in-depth counselling on dietary modifications for various medical conditions.
B. Specialized Knowledge: We possess advanced knowledge of medical nutrition therapy (MNT) for a wide range of conditions, including diabetes, surgical nutrition, heart disease, kidney disease, cancer, and gastrointestinal disorders. We stay up-to-date on the latest research and guidelines to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
C. Collaboration is Key: We work closely with the medical team to integrate medical nutrition therapy into the overall care plan. This includes participating in rounds, prescribing, providing recommendations for enteral and parenteral nutrition, and monitoring patients' progress.
D. Patient Education and Empowerment: This role is well known. Though we are not nutrition teachers as most think. This is a normal role for all medical professionals.
E. Addressing the Root Cause [Etiology]: We go beyond treating symptoms by addressing the underlying nutritional causes of health issues. This may involve identifying food allergies, intolerances, or deficiencies that contribute to a patient's condition. We have in-depth knowledge in NFPE. We do auscultation, Percussion, palpitation & Inspection.
By recognizing the full scope of our responsibilities and collaborating effectively, we can enhance patient care, improve outcomes, and promote overall well-being in the next year 2025.
We welcome your referrals and encourage open communication to ensure the best possible care for our shared patients.
"Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food,"
Dear Medical Doctors, Nurses & Allied Health professionals.
Heri ya xmass & mwaka mpya!
Introduction
We value your dedication to providing comprehensive patient care. As clinical dietitians, We play a crucial role in supporting your efforts, though our expertise and responsibilities may sometimes be overlooked or misunderstood. Some think we are cooks or caterers. 🤣 We are neither Baba Lishe nor Mama Lishe.
Here are some key aspects of our role that you may find helpful to know:
A. Beyond Meal Plans : While we do create individualized meal plans, our expertise extends far beyond that. We assess patients' medical nutrition needs, develop evidence-based interventions, and provide in-depth counselling on dietary modifications for various medical conditions.
B. Specialized Knowledge: We possess advanced knowledge of medical nutrition therapy (MNT) for a wide range of conditions, including diabetes, surgical nutrition, heart disease, kidney disease, cancer, and gastrointestinal disorders. We stay up-to-date on the latest research and guidelines to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
C. Collaboration is Key: We work closely with the medical team to integrate medical nutrition therapy into the overall care plan. This includes participating in rounds, prescribing, providing recommendations for enteral and parenteral nutrition, and monitoring patients' progress.
D. Patient Education and Empowerment: This role is well known. Though we are not nutrition teachers as most think. This is a normal role for all medical professionals.
E. Addressing the Root Cause [Etiology]: We go beyond treating symptoms by addressing the underlying nutritional causes of health issues. This may involve identifying food allergies, intolerances, or deficiencies that contribute to a patient's condition. We have in-depth knowledge in NFPE. We do auscultation, Percussion, palpitation & Inspection.
By recognizing the full scope of our responsibilities and collaborating effectively, we can enhance patient care, improve outcomes, and promote overall well-being in the next year 2025.
We welcome your referrals and encourage open communication to ensure the best possible care for our shared patients.
"Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food,"
