Discussing Obesity & Obesity Medication with Patients

Dr. Charles Vega and I collaborated on a 10-part educational video series focused on obesity management in the GLP-1 receptor agonist era. The series explores common clinical challenges encountered in primary care, with discussions led by leading experts in obesity medicine. I host several episodes and will be sharing them over the coming weeks.

Episode 2 summary: Patients with obesity experience significant stigmas that often play a role in their decisions on how to manage their condition. In this episode, Dr. Fatima Cody Stanford and I discuss strategies on how to converse with a patient about their obesity, including the established benefits and adverse effects of using obesity medications, in a non-stigmatizing manner. We also review tips for educating the patient on proper self-administration of injectable obesity medication. Learn how you can apply these valuable strategies to effectively aid patients with their obesity management.

#obesity #GLP-1 #weightloss

https://youtu.be/NlVGAPZi1eM?si=ReYrROxImKebu6Mi