The principle of consent is a crucial aspect in the realm of medical ethics and healthcare overall. This principle is based on respect for patient autonomy – which is the patient’s right to make informed decisions about their health care, personal information, and treatment. Providing client centred care is a standard or practice that all […]
Health professionals all have individual areas of expertise along with their core profession. In this case, Dietitians are the community’s nutrition-care professionals but may have specializations in various areas such as paediatrics, renal, sports, and many more. Nonetheless, it is important to acknowledge that although one may have such professional expertise, the clientele that we […]
An example of such situations can be a conflict of interest or a boundary crossing. Dietitians are responsible for avoiding and managing these situations for the benefit of their clients. A conflict of interest or COI is a circumstance in which the RD (Registered Dietitian) has other personal interests that may interfere with their professional […]
Celebrated by Muslims all around the world, Ramadan is a holy month which encompasses quiet reflective time of worship, prayer, helping others, and spending time with loved ones. Each day during Ramadan, Muslims do not eat or drink from sunrise to sunset. Families start their day early in the morning before the sun rises to […]
As a Health Professional in Canada, setting boundaries is a crucial aspect of our everyday lives, especially while at work. These are important to ensure that you are developing meaningful relationships with your clients, while still maintaining ethical standards and a safe working environment. In healthcare and dietetics in particular, personal and professional boundaries must be […]
As a health professional, one of the highest obligations one has is to safekeep their clients/patients’ trust by protecting the confidentiality and privacy of their personal health information. These two terms (Confidentiality and Privacy) are correlated, but have distinct meanings: Confidentiality: This is the duty to ensure that any information clients/patients provide is not disclosed. […]
Like many others, I immigrated to Canada with high hopes and I was astonished to learn about the complicated and long process to become a Registered Dietitian. My name is Disti Shah, and let me give you a brief introduction about myself – I’m a Postgraduate in Clinical Nutrition And Dietetics, Certified Diabetes Educator and […]
Tackling Stress During Exams Preparing for The Knowledge and Competency Assessment Tool (KCAT)? Exam time can be stressful for students of all levels, but it is easier to be successful in exams when you feel good, less stressed, and more productive! Before we figure out how to tackle it, it’s very important to begin by […]
Health professionals have the challenging task of translating the complicated terminology they learned in school into everyday language that anyone can understand. Using plain language when conversing with clients or patients allows for better communication and navigation. Plain language is a form of communication, verbally or written, which is in clear, simple terms can be […]
