MNT Recommendations Form
Purpose:
The MNT Recommendations window will allow you to provide tailored handouts for your patients.
Function:
In the Session notes window, click on the ‘MNT Recommendations’ button. When a new record is created today’s date will be recorded. Press the TAB key to move to the next field. It’s a lot faster using the keyboard to edit these fields then using a mouse. Press the ‘L’ key to select ‘Less’. Press the ‘M’ key to select ‘More’. Press the ‘D’ to select ‘Doing well.’ Press the ‘N’ key to select ‘No comment.’ Depending on what you choose the recommendation regarding the nutrition topic will be different. ‘Less’ will recommend less of that nutrient or food group and likewise ‘More’ would recommend more. A ‘No Comment’ will not make any recommendation and a ‘Doing Well’ will make a positive note indicating no change is necessary at this time. Continue moving through the recommendation topics using the TAB key.
The ‘Edit’ button opens a window to allow you to edit the individual recommendations. This is your opportunity to change specific terms and references as you so desire. You may also print a list of all the recommendations for your reference here too.
The pencil button will copy a summary of the recommendations to your session notes. The reports are great handouts that patients find very valuable. These may be provided immediately after a session or mailed to the patient following the visit to reinforce what has been learned.
Comment boxes are available to include specific goals and recommendations you want for your patient according to what you learned during the interview.
Notes:
You can call attention to your comments on the recommendation handout by selecting ‘Attention’ above your comment.
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