Abstract
Nutritional deficiencies have been identified as a problem of major concern to all persons involved in health care delivery. Development of nutritional services in several medical centers across the country has demonstrated the effectiveness of this program as an adjunct to improved patient care. Expansion of these benefits through an Area Wide Nutritional Support Service has been organized through a network of educational programs, organization of hospital nutrition committees, and communication links. Involvement of physicians, nurses, dietitians, and pharmacists in a Nutrition Team at the local and area-wide level is essential to the success of the program. A Physician-Director, Nurse-Educator, and Dietitian in a major community medical center are responsible for the ongoing educational programs directed to physicians, nurses, and paramedical personnel in the surrounding communities and the maintenance of a model Nutritional Support Service at the medical center. Educational and research affiliations with several colleges and universities have provided a model clinical resource for the education of medical students, residents, and clinical experiences for pharmacists and dietitians.
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