Beijing Union Medical College Hospital Medical Treatment Routine -- Nutrition Treatment Routine

Author: Ma Fang
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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 volumes covering 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, otolaryngology, stomatology, ophthalmology, pathology, laboratory medicine, oncology chemotherapy, radiotherapy, nuclear medicine, physical rehabilitation, and nutrition. These volumes 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 peers nationwide. The editor-in-chief 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 enriched 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 discipline. With the development of modern medicine and deeper research into diseases, it has been found that the occurrence 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 nutritional status in patients. Therefore, people are placing increasing emphasis on the therapeutic and supportive roles of clinical nutrition. Modern evidence-based medicine also confirms 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 China. This clinical nutrition diagnostic manual was compiled by the entire clinical staff of the Nutrition Department of Peking Union Medical College Hospital, summarizing past experiences and integrating modern medical developments. It is believed to play a pioneering role in advancing China's clinical nutrition cause.