Professional roles of dietitians: do dietitians and physicians agree?
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.
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Simmons College, Boston, MA 02115.
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D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D004046:Dietetics; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D052756:Nutritional Sciences / Q000193:education; D010820:Physicians