The Role of Dietitian by the Royal Decree Designating Dietetics as one of the Disciplines of the Art of Healing Practices, 2563 B.E.

Abstract

Dietetics is a profession that has been taught in Thailand for many years but has never been legally supported until a royal decree was announced, designating Dietetics as one of the disciplines of the art of healing practices, B.E. 2020, which is actively accredited for Thai dietitians similar to registered dietitian (RD) in USA. The nutritionists who have worked in the field of Dietetics must be registered according to the dietetic law. Dietitians and other healthcare practitioners must be aware and understand the dietetic regulations required by law. Furthermore, unregistered dietitians and those who work in the field of nutrition prior to the law enforcement must study the dietetic regulations and re-evaluate the limit of practices. In the future, communication should be made to other healthcare practitioners and the general public to gain knowledge and understanding of their roles and duties in accordance with the legal framework.