[The role of the coordinating nurse in a transverse clinical nutrition unit]. / Rôle de l'infirmier de coordination dans une unité transversale de nutrition clinique.

Malnutrition is a common pathology, often underdiagnosed, and is associated with numerous chronic diseases. Transversal clinical nutrition units (TCNU) are being implemented to improve the screening and management of malnutrition. The coordinating nurse plays a key role within a TCNU: organizing and coordinating personalized care pathways for malnourished patients, especially those with complex pathologies requiring multidisciplinary care. This article outlines the responsibilities of the coordinating nurse based on the experience of the TCNU established at the Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital (Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris).

[A cooperation protocol for the follow-up of patients after bariatric surgery]. / Un protocole de coopération pour le suivi des patients après chirurgie bariatrique.

Professional cooperation protocols have recently been developed by the French national health authority and regional health agencies. They enable paramedical staff to perform procedures usually carried out by doctors. In the framework of bariatric surgery, the follow-up of patients after surgery is thereby assured by specialist nurses. They can make a diagnosis and prescribe vitamins, minerals and tests.