University Hospital, San Antonio |
General clinical rotation at the University Hospital provided me an opportunity to apply MNT in real life settings. I learned to perform MNT on a variety of cases ranging from simple to complicated conditions. I had the opportunity to review patients' cases as a whole, examining each case thoroughly. In depth review also provided me an opportunity to learn more about patient’s condition, underlying complications, pertinent labs and medication interactions. My daily organizational skill played a key role as it helped me to stay on track and perform my responsibilities effectively. During nutrition education and counseling sessions I gained more confidence with time and was able to address patient’s cultural, socioeconomic and other factors related to diet and nutrition. To get a well rounded experience, I worked with 5 different dietitians. It was a rewarding experience to be a part of the patient’s care team. Following are some highlights of my rotation:
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