Question

A client notes on a lifestyle, and health-history questionnaire that he has been actively living with type 2 diabetes, osteoarthritis, and hemochromatosis for the past five to 10 years. How should an ACE Certified Health Coach proceed?

1) Inform him that he should not seek any guidance outside of the medical provider
2) Refer him to another ACE Certified Health Coach who also has type 2 diabetes
3) Refer him to a registered dietitian who can meal plan for him
4) Verify that he is under medical care and has been compliant with his medical evaluations

Answer 1

An ACE Certified Health Coach should verify that the client is under medical care and has been compliant with his medical evaluations. Referring him to a registered dietitian can complement his medical care. Collaboration with his medical provider is important.

Step-by-step explanation:

An ACE Certified Health Coach should proceed by verifying that the client is under medical care and has been compliant with his medical evaluations. This is important to ensure that the client's conditions, such as type 2 diabetes, osteoarthritis, and hemochromatosis, are being properly managed by healthcare professionals.

Informing the client that he should not seek any guidance outside of his medical provider is not necessary as long as he is under medical care. Referring him to another ACE Certified Health Coach who also has type 2 diabetes may not be necessary if the client's medical conditions are already being addressed by his medical provider.

Referring him to a registered dietitian who can meal plan for him can complement his medical care and help him make appropriate dietary choices to manage his conditions. However, this should be done in collaboration with his medical provider to ensure a comprehensive approach to his healthcare.