Code of Ethics pg. 1
With in this paper we are going to look at some of the different kinds of professional organization that
deals with nutritionist and dietician and their professional code of ethics, some of the scope of practice
for this profession, what kind of exam that you have to take in order to get your license or certification
in this field.
Now I what to give you some back round information on the organizations that have to do with the
nutritionist and dietician profession. Dietician which dietician are people that provides people with
their expertise in food and nutrition and the help
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When this organization
first start their mission was to help maximal the use of America food resources during the war, now
The mission of this organization is leading the future of dietetics and their vision is one of which ADA
members are the most valued source of food and nutrition service (American Dietetic Association).
And in 2012 the American Dietetic Association change it name to the Academy of Nutrition and
Dietetic which than also change their mission statement as well to that the organization is devoted
exclusively to promoting good nutrition. The organizations member are made up of dietitians,
nutritionist, dietetic technicians, researchers, educators, students, nurses, physicians, pharmacists,
clinical and community dietetics professionals, consultants and food service managers.
Now that you know a little about the organization for this profession we are going to talk about their
code of ethics and how it will help in making decision when it comes to this profession.
Code of Ethics
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Not by only understand the code of ethics when it comes to
the profession that you are working in ,but it give you a better understand of what that profession
expect from you in terms of caring for patient, how they want their patients and other employee
treated.
Now we are going to look at the scope of practice for this profession. According to the Academy of
Nutrition and Dietetics (2013) the scope of practice in nutrition and dietetics encompasses the range of
roles, actives and regulation within which nutrition and dietetics practitioners perform. For Rd s it
focuses on food and nutrition and related services developed, directed and provided by Rd s to protect
the public, community and population which enhance the health and well-being of patients and deliver
quality products, programs and services.
Now we are going to look at the credential and the exam you need to take in this profession. The exam
is through The commission's on Dietetic Registration RD/DRT certification program . The
Part (3) explain what expertise and resources a professional in your chosen profession would need in order to meet the needs your profession
In conclusion, It is therefore important that all healthcare workers involved in direct patient care should appreciate the value of providing their patients with adequate nutritional education and be familiar with the possibilities for providing nutrition support if needed for example Meals on Wheels that provides nutritious meals to home bound older adults who are unable to prepare meals for themselves and have no one able and/or willing to provide meals for them as this organization does uses a balanced nutritious meal that meets USDA recommended daily dietary
Wardlaw, G.M. and Smith. Contemporary Nutrition: Issues and Insights. 5th Edition. Boston: McGraw-Hill, pp 85, 2004.
I will talk about the profession pediatricians, because it is a profession that it interesting. It is said that children is a joy to work with, and hopefully being a pediatricians is as much fun as it seems. In this paper, I will look into how to become one, what their works tasks are, and the salary, and how it is to be a pediatrician.
Ethics in the medical field are very important and should be taken seriously. As a medical professional you will tested daily on making the best choices, using good judgment and being morally responsible for your actions. There are nine principles in the Code of Medical Ethics that in general make up the primary code. As a medical professional you must always consider what is in the best interest of the patient. Code of medical ethics of the American Medical Association, (2012). When determining the proper “Patient-Physician Relationship, the relationship between the patient and physician is based on trust and gives rise to the physicians’ ethical obligations to place a patients’ welfare above their own self-interest” Code of medical ethics of the American Medical Association, (2012).
Nursing code of ethics was developed as a guide in carrying out nursing responsibilities in a matter consistent with quality in nursing care and the ethical obligations of the profession (ANA, 2010). The term ethics refers to the study of philosophical ideals of right and wrong behavior (Olin, 2012). There is a total of nine provisions however, throughout this paper I will discuss provisions one through four. These provisions would include, personal relationships, primary care, nurse commitment, safety, patient rights, responsibility and accountability of the patient.
In the article Meeting the New Nutrition Targets by Juliann Schaeffer, the importance of having new nutrition goals are
...arable interaction between nutrition and exercise, and I appreciate a program that challenges students to see how different areas of health intersect and connect. In addition to this solid foundation of public health knowledge, George Washington’s one-on-one mentorship opportunities and customizable field and research experiences allows students to develop the skills necessary to succeed in their specific area of interest. The university’s location also provides access to a wide range of organizations, agencies, and policymakers, and the chance to work with these groups would give me unparalleled insight into public health policy. George Washington’s public health program strives to fully prepare students for successful careers in public health, and I hope to use the knowledge and experience from the program to reduce the impact of eating disorders on public health.
The paper looks at the physician’s code of ethics that has a direct impact on efficient and ethical health care delivery. The conduct as used by ACHE is applied here.
was well organized, efficient and effective. She was compliant with 83% of the new plan regimen by the end of the four weeks project. She was also in compliant of her weekly weight regimen and documentations throughout the course of the project. Even though C.M skipped imputing some caloric intake and meal times in her journal, at the end, she was able to achieve 90 % compliance of healthy eating through label reading food planning and the use of the national dietary guidelines. She was also able to reduce her intake of fast foods noted by a marked reduction in weight of 7 lbs. at the end of the third week. While C.M made a lot of progress in most of the itemized plan of care, she was non-compliant in the area of meeting with a nutritional counsellor. She attributed this to lack of time and financial
Licensure and/or registration to practice under a governing board/body or as a member of a professional association that requires strict accountability (EAGALA, 2017).
For my career opportunity project, I have chosen to take a look at the profession
I am inspired to explore the field of dietetics which is very broad and dietitians perform a variety of functions in their jobs. As a dietitian, I can work in a wide variety of positions such as a foodservice manager in commercial or institutional, a community nutritionist, such as the WIC and Headstart, a consultant to major food corporations such as Kelloggs and Kraft or go into sales. I am very interested in working in a position where I can help people develop habits to improve their health. I may eventually go on to graduate school to advance my knowledge of dietetics.
hospital staff to ensure patient has the best possible outcome, setting up plan for patient care and