13 min

Analyzing International Practice Guidelines for Legal Protection for Your Dietitian Business with Lawyer Danielle Liss Dietitian Boss with Libby Rothschild

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In this episode, we address a common question: How can dietitians legally practice across state lines? Our team lawyer, Danielle Liss, provides valuable insights. We discuss working with international clients, considering licensure and international laws, and handling international business considerations.

Danielle Liss clarifies that offering general nutrition education is typically accepted when working internationally, whereas customized or individualized services might require closer scrutiny. We also highlight the importance of specifying time zones in contracts and touch upon legal precautions when working across states.

"In terms of legal precautions, offering general nutrition education is typically accepted when working internationally, whereas customized or individualized services might require closer scrutiny."

What you’ll learn from this episode:


The legal considerations of practicing across state lines as a dietitian.
The distinction between providing general nutrition education and medical nutrition therapy (MNT).
The potential risks and consequences of offering services to international clients.
Insights into specific state regulations, with a focus on the United States.
Guidance on structuring client contracts to protect yourself legally

Connect with Libby:


Instagram: @libbyrothschild | @dietitianboss 


YouTube: Dietitian Boss


Checkout Practice Better here:https://practicebetter.grsm.io/dietitianbosspodcast
Use code: DIETITIANBOSS20 to get started on Practice Better with 20% off any paid plan (eligible to those joining a paid Practice Better plan for the first time).

Are you ready to get support? Team Dietitian Boss offers support to help you start, grow and scale your private practice. Book a call to learn more about what options we offer to help you based on your stage of business.

Want to learn how to create passive income? Download our free 5 steps guide here.

Download our free guide Freebie 1st hire.

Download our free guide Start your private practice.

Download our free guide Quit your clinical job.

Want to hear client success stories? Review here.

In this episode, we address a common question: How can dietitians legally practice across state lines? Our team lawyer, Danielle Liss, provides valuable insights. We discuss working with international clients, considering licensure and international laws, and handling international business considerations.

Danielle Liss clarifies that offering general nutrition education is typically accepted when working internationally, whereas customized or individualized services might require closer scrutiny. We also highlight the importance of specifying time zones in contracts and touch upon legal precautions when working across states.

"In terms of legal precautions, offering general nutrition education is typically accepted when working internationally, whereas customized or individualized services might require closer scrutiny."

What you’ll learn from this episode:


The legal considerations of practicing across state lines as a dietitian.
The distinction between providing general nutrition education and medical nutrition therapy (MNT).
The potential risks and consequences of offering services to international clients.
Insights into specific state regulations, with a focus on the United States.
Guidance on structuring client contracts to protect yourself legally

Connect with Libby:


Instagram: @libbyrothschild | @dietitianboss 


YouTube: Dietitian Boss


Checkout Practice Better here:https://practicebetter.grsm.io/dietitianbosspodcast
Use code: DIETITIANBOSS20 to get started on Practice Better with 20% off any paid plan (eligible to those joining a paid Practice Better plan for the first time).

Are you ready to get support? Team Dietitian Boss offers support to help you start, grow and scale your private practice. Book a call to learn more about what options we offer to help you based on your stage of business.

Want to learn how to create passive income? Download our free 5 steps guide here.

Download our free guide Freebie 1st hire.

Download our free guide Start your private practice.

Download our free guide Quit your clinical job.

Want to hear client success stories? Review here.

13 min