Nutrition Department Diagnosis and Treatment Routine

Author: Ma Fang, Chief Editor
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Publish Date: 2004-11-01
Features: Based on years of clinical practice, Peking Union Medical College Hospital has compiled a series of books reflecting its current medical and diagnostic standards titled Medical and Diagnostic Guidelines of Peking Union Medical College Hospital. The series includes 57 sub-books covering departments such as Cardiology, Hematology, Respiratory Medicine, Endocrinology, Infectious Diseases, Immunology, Allergy, Gastroenterology, Neurology, Nephrology, General Surgery, Orthopedics, Thoracic Surgery, Cardiac Surgery, Urology, Neurosurgery, Plastic Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Anesthesiology, Obstetrics, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Laser Therapy, Radiology, Ultrasound Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Intensive Care Medicine, Otolaryngology, Stomatology, Ophthalmology, Pathology, Laboratory Medicine, Oncology-Chemotherapy, Radiation Oncology, Nuclear Medicine, Physical Rehabilitation, and Nutrition, among others. These sub-books encompass most clinical and technical departments. The publication of this series meets the needs of clinical medical work and modern hospital management. It not only systematically guides clinical practice at Peking Union Medical College Hospital but also serves as a reference for medical colleagues nationwide. The chief editor believes that the compilation of this series is a summary and refinement of past work experience, aiming to provide basic procedures and methods for clinical practice. It reflects currently mature and applicable methods and technologies, which will need to be continuously updated and revised with the development of disciplines. Its publication does not hinder the advancement of new medical technologies or technological reforms. Clinical nutrition is an emerging field. With the development of modern medicine and deeper research into diseases, it has been found that the onset and progression of many diseases are closely related to poor nutritional status or incorrect dietary behaviors in humans. The mortality factors of many diseases are not solely the diseases themselves but also related to low resistance due to poor patient nutrition. Therefore, people are increasingly valuing the therapeutic and supportive roles of clinical nutrition. Modern evidence-based medicine has also confirmed that the rational use of nutritional means can reduce hospital stays and lower medical costs. The Nutrition Department of Peking Union Medical College Hospital is one of the earliest established departments of its kind in China and serves as a training base and cradle for clinical nutrition professionals. Over the decades, it has cultivated a large number of nutrition professionals for the country. This clinical nutrition diagnostic manual was compiled by the entire professional staff of the Nutrition Department at Peking Union Medical College Hospital, summarizing past experiences and integrating modern medical developments. It is believed to play a role in laying the foundation for the advancement of clinical nutrition in China.