Do patients want their doctors test for nutritional deficiencies and provide guidance on proper supplements?
Posted September 27th, 2009 by admin 2 Comments »
drtim asked:
I am conducting research on the amount of nutrional advice and oversight physicians are providing to their patients. There seems to be a great deal of interest in the general population but many fellow physicians have failed to recognize this or act upon it. I am using FDA approved testing that is covered by Medicare and most insurances and provides a wealth of information on nutrient deficiencies. It also provides guidance on replenishment so that patients can know exactly what they are lacking and how to fix it. I believe this type of valid data can allow the majority of physicians who are not comfortable ith this area to give good advice. I am trying to provide an effeicient model for physicians to follow. I would like feedback on this and experiences of what has worked or not for others. Thanks
I am conducting research on the amount of nutrional advice and oversight physicians are providing to their patients. There seems to be a great deal of interest in the general population but many fellow physicians have failed to recognize this or act upon it. I am using FDA approved testing that is covered by Medicare and most insurances and provides a wealth of information on nutrient deficiencies. It also provides guidance on replenishment so that patients can know exactly what they are lacking and how to fix it. I believe this type of valid data can allow the majority of physicians who are not comfortable ith this area to give good advice. I am trying to provide an effeicient model for physicians to follow. I would like feedback on this and experiences of what has worked or not for others. Thanks