What’s the real role of a dietitian on a multidisciplinary team? In Part 2 of this series, Bethany and Danielle go beyond food tracking and meal plans to highlight the essential contributions dietitians make in outpatient care.

From ethical communication and trauma-informed boundaries to leveraging ROIs (releases of information) and building provider trust, they share practical strategies for creating consistency, clarity, and safety across care settings. Whether you’re in private practice or part of a larger team, this episode will help you see your work in a new light—and give you tools to collaborate with confidence.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• The real role of dietitians on outpatient multidisciplinary teams.
• Why ethical communication is key to building trust with providers.
• How to set trauma-informed boundaries with both clients and colleagues.
• Practical ways to use ROIs to streamline collaboration.
• Strategies for increasing client safety and consistency across care.

Have a question or an idea for a topic you'd like to hear us discuss? Email us at hello@mentordpod.com

Resources mentioned in this episode:

MSSI Mini-Guide: What if a patient expresses a desire to discuss weight/weight loss?

VBS Virtual Assistants

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About the Hosts:

Bethany Wheeler and Danielle Southern are registered dietitians with years of experience in outpatient care, eating disorder treatment and private practice mentorship. Together, they created The MENTORD Podcast to provide the support, tools and real-world conversations that dietitians wish they had in school.