title: Professional roles of dietitians: do dietitians and physicians agree?
abstract: In some quarters, dietitians and physicians do not agree on a role for dietetic practitioners. Dietitians seem to be more highly regarded, and their counsel is sought and advice heeded when both health professionals work on developing collegial relationships. Education matters: a course in nutrition for physicians-to-be and more depth in the sciences for dietetic students are major factors in establishing partnerships in patient care.
authors.affiliation: Simmons College, Boston, MA 02115.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Mason
authors.forename: R W
authors.initials: RW
authors.lastname: Linn
mesh_terms: D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D004046:Dietetics; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D052756:Nutritional Sciences / Q000193:education; D010820:Physicians