On September 30th, the CDBC and 10 other BC Health Regulatory Colleges gathered with an Indigenous leader, Knowledge Keeper, witnesses and guests for a traditional First Nation blanketing ceremony to mark the adoption of the Indigenous Cultural Safety, Humility, and...
The inherent association of this term with obesity is illustrated by the World Obesity Federation’s definition: “Weight stigma refers to the discriminatory acts and ideologies targeted towards individuals because of their weight and size. Weight stigma is a result of...
Eagle flies up so high it looks down and sees all of humanity as one, cannot see our various nations or small differences, Eagle just sees us as one people. When we hold a feather, we remind ourselves of that perspective, and can speak with respect and honesty to each...
Consider the following scenario. You have a thriving private practice, with many different types of clients. Some clients are at higher nutrition risk and require frequent follow up. Something unforeseen occurs, requiring you to take time away from your practice or...
Trauma is “when we have encountered an out of control, frightening experience that has disconnected us from all sense of resourcefulness or safety or coping or love” [1]. More specifically, trauma is “a process that involves the interaction between an event or series...
It is always okay to debate, or question proposed polices/guidelines that represent a different way in which to approach healthcare/dietetic care than you would provide. “Arguing things … is at the center of our attempts to come to accurate beliefs about the world...
About the PHO Order On June 10, 2022 the Provincial Health Officer updated the Health Professionals Covid-19 Vaccination Status Information Order. The collection of vaccination information has been amended so that vaccination status collection by the health colleges...
On March 7, 2022, a new Order of the Provincial Health Officer (PHO) has been issued “to prevent or reduce the risk of the transmission of infection with SARS-CoV-2 by health professionals.” The Health Professionals COVID-19 Vaccination Status Information and...
Equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) are important concepts that should be integrated in day-to-day life as a dietitian. Through the lens of dietetic practice involving clients, equity refers to a process where every client has a fair opportunity to access dietetic...
Use of testimonials in practice goes against the Code of Ethics, as it prioritizes the interest of the dietitian over the client’s and creates the following risks: selection bias: testimonials are not representative of all clients’ experience and opinion of services...
A: Providing specific, individualized nutrition advice without assessing the client is in...
Please note, this post is an update to the COVID-19 blog post posted on May 27, 2020. Phase 2...