Ethics & Professionalism

The Heart of Integrity: Why Ethics Requires More Than Knowledge for Dietitians and Healthcare Providers

By Mary Gannon Kaufmann When practitioners review the Code of Ethics for Nutrition and Dietitian Professionals from 2018[i], most struggle to apply it and understand what it is calling them to. Mostly, this is because the COE is not calling the provider to anything personal enough. It presents intellectual principles or objectives that are good […]

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Nourishing More Than Bodies: Why Dietitians Must Strengthen Their Ethical  & Moral Core

By Mary Gannon Kaufmann There is a growing need and even hope that Registered Dietitians will be recognized as fully functioning and respected professionals, similar to nurse practitioners but focused on lifestyle and nutrition. There is also an increasing emphasis on becoming advanced practitioners who are trustworthy. Consequently, dietitians are encouraged to apply biochemistry and

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What If Being a Great and Ethical Dietitian or Healthcare Provider Is About More Than Just Science?

By Mary Gannon Kaufmann, MS, RDN, MA, BCC When we consider ethics for a health professional, each association presents a code of ethics to guide professional behavior, for example, the Code of Ethics for Nutrition & Dietetics Professionals from 2018[i]. While these guidelines or rubrics are important in ensuring that society’s common and individual good

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