Hello!

The hospital I am employed by has IBCLC'S as well as non-
certified "counselors" who assist us with daily rounds.

I am aware that "Lactation Consultant" is not a title that only IBCLC's can
use.  However, I believe that the general public, as well as our
physicians, use the terms "LC" and "IBCLC" interchangably.

My dilemma is this:  When an MD orders a "Lactation Consult", I feel it
should be done by an IBCLC.  My manager doesn't feel this way.  She is of
the mindset that "The MD's don't know and don't care who does the consult,
as long as it gets done.  And, we have never told them that every consult
would be done by an IBCLC."

Lactation Consults are typically written for problems only.

My question is this:
   Ethically, can/should a NON-IBCLC meet with a patient for a "Lactation
Consult".

Thank you for your help in clarifying this.

Janet Kercher RN, IBCLC
Elkhart, IN

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