Improving Obesity Diagnosis and Treatment through Endocrinology and Primary Care Collaboration-Starting the Journey to Healthy Weight (Overcoming Stigma and Barriers)

Starting the Journey to Healthy Weight (Overcoming Stigma and Barriers)

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In this presentation, Dr. Brady Addison discusses the challenges faced by individuals struggling with obesity and the importance of addressing weight bias and stigma. He emphasizes that obesity should be recognized as a chronic disease and highlights the need for healthcare providers to have open dialogues with their patients about weight. Dr. Addison introduces the ABCDEF approach to discussing weight with patients, which includes asking for permission, being systematic in assessments, providing counseling and support, determining health status, escalating treatment when needed, and regularly following up. He also discusses the social determinants of health that can impact weight loss efforts, such as access to healthy food and safe exercise environments. Dr. Addison emphasizes the importance of meeting patients where they are and adapting interventions to their cultural backgrounds. Overall, the presentation aims to promote a patient-centered approach to obesity treatment and overcome barriers to care.

Keywords

Elizabeth Bauer

obesity treatment

complications

diet

exercise

behavior modifications

multidisciplinary approach

obesity

weight bias

weight stigma

chronic disease

patient-centered approach