Supplementary prescribing by dietitians: a case study. (2nd January 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Culkin, Alison
• Is Part Of: Journal of prescribing practice. Volume 1:Number 1(2019)
• Page Start: 16
• Page End: 20
• Publication Date: 2019-01-02
• Subjects: parenteral nutrition -- supplementary prescribing -- registered dietitian -- malnutrition -- micronutrients -- fluid balance; Drugs -- Prescribing -- Periodicals; Nurse practitioners -- Periodicals; 615.1
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2631-8385

Abstract

Abstract : In February 2016, registered dietitians in the UK gained supplementary prescribing rights. The aim of this case study is to describe the prescribing process by a registered dietitian supplementary prescriber. A 46-year-old male was transferred to a tertiary referral centre for a surgical review due to intra-abdominal tuberculosis resulting in bowel obstruction. The registered dietitian performed a nutritional assessment, estimated nutritional requirements and formulated a bag of parenteral nutrition to meet his needs. The patient remained an inpatient to complete a 6-month course of treatment for tuberculosis and then underwent surgery to resolve the obstruction. He was prescribed parenteral nutrition, which improved his nutritional status ready for restorative surgery. Post-operatively, he was weaned from parenteral nutrition onto an oral diet and was discharged.