Do Dietitians use stethoscopes?
Asked by Mamona Jain
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1 Answer
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No, Dietitians typically do not use stethoscopes, as they are not involved in diagnosing or treating medical conditions in the same way doctors or nurses do. A stethoscope is a tool used to listen to heartbeats, lung sounds, and other internal body sounds, which is within the scope of medical practice.
Dietitians focus on assessing and advising on nutrition and diet to promote health and manage medical conditions through dietary interventions.
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