Abstract
Protected meal times are routine on hospital wards, but have we lost sight of what we are protecting? Surely the setting aside of time without “unnecessary interruption”1 for eating is supposed to ensure that all patients receive three well balanced and nutritious meals every day—a vital part of their treatment. But, after seeing the food served on a cardiology ward in a UK hospital, I have started to question if this is the case. For example, during the morning ward round, patients with coronary artery disease were given lifestyle advice to help reduce their risk of further ischaemic events. One of the key messages is that they should …
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