Improving Obesity Diagnosis and Treatment through Endocrinology and Primary Care Collaboration-How to Start Treating Obesity in the Office

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Video Summary

In this video, Elizabeth Bauer, an endocrinologist and assistant professor at the Naval Medical Center in San Diego, discusses how to start treating obesity in the office. She begins by explaining the objectives of the lecture, which include defining and measuring obesity and its complications, developing a framework for evaluation and treatment, discussing practical tips for diet and exercise, and reviewing resources and billing for the encounter. She highlights the rising prevalence of obesity in the U.S., with over 70% of the population being overweight or obese. She emphasizes the importance of accurate diagnosis and staging of obesity, using tools like body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference. Bauer also discusses the various methods to measure body composition and adiposity. She stresses the need to evaluate and manage obesity-related complications and presents the Edmonton Obesity Staging System and the ACE staging system as helpful tools. Bauer emphasizes the importance of setting realistic weight loss goals and tailoring treatments based on the individual's specific needs and comorbidities. She advises using a multidisciplinary approach, including dieticians and other specialists, and provides practical tips for diet and exercise interventions. Bauer also discusses the impact of sleep duration on obesity and highlights the resources available to healthcare providers for managing obesity. The video ends with a brief overview of billing codes and modifiers for obesity counseling.

Keywords

obesity

treatment

diagnosis

complications

diet

exercise

resources