IC Ethics Section Forum: Ethical Principles and the Diagnosis of Malnutrition (ICESSF)

Section Forum

Date & Time:

February 16, 2026

12:45 PM – 2:00 PM PT

Format:

In Person

CE Credits:

1.0 Hours

UAN: JA0002345-0000-26-053-L99-P

Course level:

Intermediate

session objectives:

What You'll Learn

Discuss the ethical implications of how members of the healthcare team define, utilize, and communicate the diagnosis of malnutrition, and how these impact clinical care and clinical effectiveness.

  • Summarize how the current definitions of malnutrition are developed and validated.
  • Determine the clinical and ethical implications of diagnosing malnutrition in clinical practice.
  • Identify the value of diagnosing malnutrition.
  • Communicate the diagnosis of malnutrition to members of the healthcare team and patients by applying ethical principles.

Topics & Presenters

Ethical Principles and the Diagnosis of Malnutrition

David Seres
MD, ScM, PNS, DFASN, FASPEN

Professor of Medicine (retired)

Institute of Human Nutrition, Columbia University Irving Medical Center

Past Director of Medical Nutrition

Columbia University Irving Medical Center

Associate Clinical Ethicist

Columbia University Irving Medical Center

New York, NY

Moderators:

Alison Evans

RD, LD, CNSC

Clinical Liaison, Nutrition Support Dietitian

Amerita Specialty Infusion

Milton, GA

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