Advanced medical nutrition therapy practice /
Annalynn Skipper.
- Sudbury, Mass. : Jones and Bartlett Publishers, c2009.
- xviii, 219 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contens Advanced medical nutrition therapy practice: an introduction and rationale A historical and contextual perspective on advanced medical nutrition therapy A model for advanced medical nutrition therapy practice Aptitude Attitude Context Advanced practice expertise The advanced practice approach Influencing patients, practice, and the environment Application of the advanced practice model
In most health professions, there is a clear progression from beginning practitioner to seasoned expert. While such a progression may exist in dietetics, it is not clearly articulated. This ground-breaking reference is designed for clinical dietitians with an interest in elevating their level of practice. Advanced Medical Nutrition Therapy Practice describes a model of advanced practice in medical nutrition therapy and illustrates how dietitians can become advanced-level practitioners through education and training.