Creating an Obesity Bill of Rights–Informed Clinical Practice: A Geriatrician’s Perspective
2024
Creating an Obesity Bill of Rights-Informed Clinical Practice
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Author Information
Author(s): Batsis John
Primary Institution: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States
Conclusion
The Obesity Bill of Rights provides insights into improving obesity treatment and care for older adults.
Supporting Evidence
- The Obesity Bill of Rights highlights challenges and opportunities for clinicians.
- Barriers to obesity treatment and health care access for older adults are discussed.
- Recommendations for building trust between patients and providers are provided.
Takeaway
This study talks about how doctors can better help older people with obesity by following new guidelines and having open conversations with their patients.
Participant Demographics
Older adults aged 65 and over.
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