ICPC-code approach of nutritional questions in general practice: a look at the future.

The Dutch College of General Practitioners is developing a computerised consult supporting system on nutrition that is integrated in the widely used GP Information System. Connected to every ICPC-code (International Code of Primary Care) for diagnosis relevant nutritional information is available. Short items simple sentences with respect to the content-provide the main nutritional information, needed to inform the patient within the limited consultation time. Background information is the second level and is reachable by clicking on the coloured items in the first part. After all the patients' practical advice is the last part of this so-called: 'P-module of nutrition'.