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Created On: 11/18/2019

As of October 17, 2019, cannabis edibles are legal in Canada for recreational purposes. This does not change a dietitian’s professional and legal obligations respecting their scope of practice and for providing safe, ethical and competent client-centered nutrition care. Dietit...

Created On: 10/22/2014

Created On: 1/28/2021

Consent In keeping with the Health Care Consent Act, 1996 , and the Personal Health Information Protection Act, 2004 , dietitians have a legal and professional responsibility to obtain informed consent from a client for nutrition treatment and for collecting, using and d...

Created On: 10/29/2021

Boundary crossings and the RD-Client Relationship The RD-client relationship depends on clearly defined professional boundaries to maintain the mutual trust, integrity and respect essential for quality nutrition care.   A boundary crossing happens when the RD-client relati...

Created On: 4/25/2022

Dietitians' challenges in this pandemic unfolded over time, in unique circumstances, in different practice environments, and with diverse client populations. While individual circumstances vary depending on the practice setting and type, dietitians have a professional obligati...

Created On: 3/26/2019

I am pleased to be writing this article as the College’s new Professional Practice Advisor and Policy Analyst. The College is not new to me, but this role is and I’m grateful to be providing education, together with Carole Chatalalsingh through the Practice Advisory Program. ...

Created On: 8/31/2022

Created On: 10/23/2019

Cultural Competence Scenario Scenario: Three Components Of Cultural Competence And Informed Consent A newcomer to Canada speaks English as a second language. A private practice RD speaks with the client over the phone to arrange the appointment for dietetic services. From...

Created On: 11/8/2023

Created On: 2/13/2017