YourHealthcareTeam:DietitianHello, I’m Dave… welcome to this video.I’m going to explain something important using my toys.This is my favorite. Don’t tell the others.Now, can someone find my good news?Whoa.There it is.It says, ‘you’re not alone’. No one should manage their healthcare alone. Which is why you have a healthcareteam. A whole group of experts who are here to help you.Today I’m going to tell you about the Dietitian.Let’s say this is you. Let’s pretend you’re managing a healthcare condition like diabetes, or heart disease,cancer, or kidney disease. You’ll be treated with medicine.But did you know making healthy food choices is key to treating many conditions.A dietitian is an expert at helping you make healthier food choices. They can help you understand how whatyou eat affects your health, and with your help, they can develop a meal plan that is doable and enjoyable.But what food and how much? Can I still eat avocados? (I would never eat you. You’re my favorite.)Team up with a dietitian to learn how better food choices can improve your health whether in the hospital, anoutpatient clinic, or as part of your primary care team.Remember, you have a team. You’re not alone.
Patients are often presented with a variety of treatments, medications and procedures that can be complicated and sometimes difficult to understand, both in terms of the expected result, but also in terms of possible side effects. One of the best ways to overcome this challenge is for patients to ask a lot of questions of their healthcare providers, so they can make the most-informed decisions for their own care. Patients can also play an important role in preventing infections while they are in the hospital.
