Clinical Cases in Dietetics

Learning how to deal with actual cases and developing the ability to arrive at a reasoned clinical judgement are important parts of a student′s training.
This unique text presents a series of clinical cases of increasing complexity and range. Readers are taken through a structured way of thinking that facilitates clinical reasoning and the arrival of a justified treatment plan. Each case includes a commentary and opportunities for reflection on practice, and identifies key learning points.

Spis treści:

Introduction to critical and therapeutic thinking;
The art and practice of making and defending a therapeutic judgement;
How to solve problems using clinical information (standards and guidelines);
Presenting case information effectively;
Weight of the evidence and critical appraisal;
Exercising discernment and effecting and sharing good clinical practice;
The cases

Nota biograficzna:
Dr Fred Pender BSc, PhD, RD is Director of Dietetics at University College, Chester

Okładka tylna:
Learning how to deal with actual cases and developing the ability to arrive at a reasoned clinical judgement are important parts of a student′s training.
This unique text presents a series of clinical cases of increasing complexity and range. Readers are taken through a structured way of thinking that facilitates clinical reasoning and the arrival of a justified treatment plan. Each case includes a commentary and opportunities for reflection on practice, and identifies key learning points.