Field of studies Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics (studies in English) - Vincent Pol University in Lublin (Akademia Nauk Stosowanych Wincentego Pola w Lublinie), ANS Lublin (Lublin) - Clinical Dietetics and - Study Bachelor's and Master's in English in Poland

1. On a hospital placement, you meet a patient with several conditions at once, such as kidney failure and diabetes. How do you approach their nutrition plan?

I review their test results and medication, factor in every restriction and discuss the plan with the team. I use the standard diet for their main condition. I prefer simpler cases.

2. How do you assess a patient’s nutritional status?

I combine the patient history, body measurements, lab results and an assessment of what they eat. I rely mainly on body weight and the patient history. I go by the doctor’s assessment.

3. You have to prepare and present, in English, a review of research on nutrition for cancer patients, to a group with people from several countries. How do you go about it?

With ease – I search English-language databases, write and present in English, and I see discussion with people from other healthcare systems as a bonus. I read papers in English, but presenting makes me nervous. I’d rather have materials and classes in my own language.

4. A patient can’t eat normally and the doctor is considering tube feeding. What’s your role?

I want to play an active part in choosing and monitoring the feeding as a member of the team. I follow the doctor’s instructions. It’s a job for doctors and nurses only.

5. At a conference, you hear conflicting findings on supplementation. How do you react?

I look at the methodology, sample sizes and quality of evidence before changing my recommendations. I wait for someone to issue clear guidelines. I stick to what I was taught.

6. How do you see your Master’s dissertation?

As an independent research project whose findings could make a difference in practice. As a literature review on an interesting topic. As a formality to get through.

7. A patient with obesity has been to see you several times and isn’t seeing results. What do you do?

I explore the reasons with them, check for medical and psychological factors, and bring in other specialists if needed. I switch them to a stricter meal plan. I decide they aren’t following my advice and there’s nothing more I can do.

8. Would you like to run nutrition education sessions for medical staff or groups of patients?

Yes – I enjoy sharing knowledge and tailoring it to my audience. If I have to, yes. I prefer one-to-one work with no presentations.

9. How do you get on with record-keeping and statistics?

I keep records efficiently and I’m keen to learn data analysis for research. I keep records, but statistics is a challenge. I avoid them as much as I can.

10. What motivates you most to pursue a Master’s degree in Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics?

I want to manage nutrition in complex clinical cases and grow as a researcher – in a hospital, a specialist clinic or a research team. I want to build on what I learnt in my undergraduate degree. I’m not sure it’s for me

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