The Future of Clinical Nutrition: AI Tools That Elevate Dietitian Practice

About this episode

This episode explores how AI tools are transforming dietitian practices in clinical nutrition.

Disclosure: Brittney Patterson is employed by HealthLeap, an AI Malnutrition start-up. Have you ever wondered how artificial intelligence is changing the way dietitians work in hospitals and critical care? In this episode of the DNS Podcast , host Christina Rollins sits down with Brittney Patterson, MS, RD-AP, CNSC , a seasoned clinician and nutrition informatics expert. Brittney shares her decade-plus experience in critical care and nutrition support, and how she now helps dietitians harness AI and EHR data to: Quickly identify and prioritize malnourished patients Streamline workflows for faster, safer care Enhance clinical decision-making without replacing the dietitian’s expertise From her innovative work at Stanford Health Care to her role at HealthLeap, Brittney bridges the gap between clinical practice and cutting-edge technology , showing how AI can truly empower dietitians and improve patient outcomes. Whether you’re a dietitian curious about informatics, a healthcare professional navigating AI integration, or simply fascinated by the future of clinical nutrition, this episode is packed with insights, real-world examples, and practical takeaways. Continue learning today…

People in this episode

Host: Christina Rollins

Guest: Brittney Patterson

Topics covered

• artificial intelligence
• clinical nutrition
• dietitian practice
• malnutrition
• healthcare technology

Keywords

• AI
• dietitian
• nutrition support
• malnourished patients
• EHR data
• clinical decision-making
• healthcare

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: HealthLeap, Stanford Health Care, DNS Podcast

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