A doctor may have referred you to this service or you can spearhead this initiative on your own.
Nutrition is a cornerstone in promoting and maintaining health. A Patient Care Manager can assess your particular requirements for caloric intake and target body composition to promote optimal health. Expect support and encouragement along the way. The foods that you eat, how much you eat and when you eat will likely change.
Improper nutrition management has caused serious chronic diseases to affect a significant portion of the population at younger and younger ages. Learn to limit your bad habits and promote your own health in the most important way that you can control.
Certain health conditions may require the involvement of a doctor in managing a patient's care.
Initial Consultation
The patient's health history and priorities are reviewed. Critical health statistics are captured with a bio-impediance analysis. A comprehensive nutrition management system is developed to guide caloric intake and food choices. Where dietary supplementation is appropriate this is specified and incorporated into the patient's routine. Sleep and activity routines are addressed. A manageable list of goals is established and the patient is provided with the tools to reach successful outcomes.
Follow-up Consultation
Here we determine if we are moving toward the goals set out in the initial consultation. Support and counseling are provided to facilitate changes that may be difficult for patients.
It is important to meet frequently when starting a new routine. Follow-up consultations are usually scheduled every week for the first four weeks to establish a good track record. After achieving success, these types of visits range in frequency depending upon each patient's circumstances.
