How Dietitians Speak to their Patients verses how they Speak to other Dietitians

Dietitians rather than nutritionists create meal plans and conduct research. When dietitians help patients create a meal plan, they speak in jargon that is easy to understand. Dietitians consider the background of the patient before consulting with them. For example, dietitians who work in hospitals with patients will peruse their patient's medical charts to decipher their condition (Cerami). They will then explain their condition briefly and guide them through directions on treating their condition through eating properly. Dietitians will use abbreviations for medical charts because they are aware that their peers also use abbreviations to write down side notes. As for research dietitians, they use scientific terms that only their peers or scientists can understand.