title: A specialist role in patient nutrition.
abstract: This article explores the role of the nurse as a clinical specialist in patient nutrition. The author, who also holds the position of sister in charge of a medical ward, explains the benefits of nursing input to a multidisciplinary nutrition team with a hospital-wide remit. Research carried out by the team shows that improvements in patient care and financial savings can be made through skilled management of patient nutritional needs.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Field
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D010289:Parenteral Nutrition, Total / Q000451:nursing*; D010348:Patient Care Team; D013041:Specialties, Nursing