How Secure is the MUST Tool? Unpacking its Clinical Validity and Implementation
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According to the British Association for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (BAPEN), malnutrition affects millions of adults in the UK alone. When healthcare professionals discuss the "security" of the Malnutrition Universal Screening Tool (MUST), they are not referring to data encryption or firewalls, but rather to its clinical reliability and the integrity of its application for accurate patient outcomes. This article explores how to ensure the MUST tool is applied securely, focusing on its validated design and proper usage.
