Session Information
Clinical Nutrition Week 12
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Dilemmas in Transitioning from Pediatrics to Adults: Special Populations in Nutrition Support
Track : Safe Practices
Program Code: S40
Date: Sunday, January 22, 2012
Time: 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM  EST
Location: Pacific Hall B
COORDINATOR :
Renay Tyler
MODERATOR :
Renay Tyler
PRESENTER (S):
Ada Hamosh, MD, MPH
Amanda Leonard, MPH, RD/LD, CDE
John Reiss, PhD
PRESENTER/MODERATOR (S):
Ada Hamosh, MD, MPH
Renay Tyler
John Reiss, PhD
Amanda Leonard, MPH, RD/LD, CDE
SUBMITTER :
Renay Tyler
Description
1. Identify and describe the typical disorders known as inborn errors of metabolism and cystic fibrosis
2. Explore the nutritional implications for both healthy and ill patients with genetic disorders and cystic fibrosis
3. Discover institutional safety considerations when transitioning nutrition support patients from the pediatric to the adult hospital environment
4. Illustrate the importance of incorporating a patient and family-centered approach in any health care transition for this at-risk population