When should a clinical dietitian involve the patient’s family?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: When the family has a role in diet adherence at home
Family involvement can be useful when relatives purchase food, prepare meals, supervise feeding, support routine changes, or help a dependent patient. The dietitian should first respect the patient’s autonomy, explain the purpose, and obtain consent unless a lawful safety exception applies. Education should include the patient as far as possible. Family participation supports adherence; it is not permission to disclose private information unnecessarily.
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When the family has a role in diet adherence at home
Why is this the correct answer?
Family involvement can be useful when relatives purchase food, prepare meals, supervise feeding, support routine changes, or help a dependent patient. The dietitian should first respect the patient’s autonomy, explain the purpose, and obtain consent unless a lawful safety exception applies. Education should include the patient as far as possible. Family participation supports adherence; it is not permission to disclose private information unnecessarily.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 11 Home Science question. Chapter: Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics.
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