Clinical nutrition in the faculty of medicine of Ribeirão Preto - University of São Paulo
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https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.2176-7262.v31i1p7-12Keywords:
Education, Medical, Undergraduate. Nutrition. Schools, Medical. Hospitals, UniversityAbstract
The efficiency of nutrition support division in patient care is linked to the status of clinical nutrition in teaching hospitals. There should be opportunities for physicians interested in Clinical Nutrition to be trained and have a profile to other clinical specialists. The Clinical Nutrition Group in the Department of Internal Medicine at the teachig hospital of the Medical School of Ribeirão Preto, Brazil, is an example of a functioning clinical unit. Statistics are presented comparing patients number for the Clinical Nutrition Group at Ribeirão Preto with other clinical services (Cardiology, Nephrology and Geriatrics). Clinical Nutrition has its own clinical methodology and technology. When Clinical Nutrition will extend beyond hospital boundaries and become useful in the primary care of patients at the community level.
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