C-26, r. 97 - Code of ethics of dietitians

Section 43 Disposition versions

2012-09-01

43. A dietitian shall not perform the following acts, which, in addition to the acts mentioned in sections 57 and 58 of the Professional Code (chapter C-26), are derogatory to the dignity of the profession:

(1)  procuring unjustified or illegal benefits for a client, or having such benefits procured, particularly by providing false information in a declaration, report or other document concerning a client;

(2)  in his capacity as a dietitian, allowing his name to be associated with a trademark or approving such trademark in such manner as to mislead the public or create a false impression;

(3)  selling any product or acting as an agent for the sale, promotion or representation of any product in such manner as to mislead the public or create a false impression;

(4)  omitting a major item in the evaluation of a client’s needs or unduly exaggerating a client’s needs;

(5)  appointing as a dietitian an employee or associate who is not a member of the Order, or allowing such appointment;

(6)  communicating with the complainant, where the dietitian is informed of an inquiry into his conduct or professional competence, or where a complaint has been served on him;

(7)  selling any product or acting as an agent for the sale, promotion or representation of any product that is falsely represented as being an integral part of a diet treatment;

(8)  soliciting any benefit, rebate or commission not included in the fees negotiated with the client for a given service; and

(9)  unduly procuring, offering to procure or promising to procure any benefit, rebate or commission.

O.C. 48-94, s. 43; O.C. 450-99, s. 4.