Journal article
The Registered Dietitian in Primary Care: The Hamilton Experience
Abstract
The Hamilton Health Service Organization Nutrition Program integrates nine registered dietitians (RDs) into the offices of 80 family physicians (FPs) at 50 sites in Hamilton, Ontario. The program is based on a shared care model, in which FPs and RDs work collaboratively to provide nutrition services aimed at prevention, treatment, and management of nutrition-related problems. In addition to their clinical role, dietitians in the program are …
Authors
Gamblen W; Schamehorn S; Crustolo AM; Hussey T; Kates N; Ackerman S
Journal
Canadian Journal of Dietetic Practice and Research, Vol. 68, No. 2, pp. 81–85
Publisher
Dietitians of Canada
Publication Date
July 2007
DOI
10.3148/68.2.2007.81
ISSN
1486-3847