Episode 100: Clinical Conversations: Advocacy Series - Weight Bias and Stigma

August 29, 2024 00:31:07
Episode 100: Clinical Conversations: Advocacy Series - Weight Bias and Stigma
Obesity: A Disease
Episode 100: Clinical Conversations: Advocacy Series - Weight Bias and Stigma

Aug 29 2024 | 00:31:07

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Show Notes

In episode two of our four-part Advocacy series, Dr. Nicholas Pennings, an Obesity Medicine Specialist and Clinical Education Director at OMA, engages in a comprehensive discussion with Dr. Vicki March and Dr. Cate Varney on the topic of weight bias and stigma. They dive into the challenges surrounding misdiagnosis and delayed diagnosis that affect patient outcomes for those with obesity. Together, they uncover the weight-centric focus, the blame and shame patients often face, and the barriers posed by outdated equipment and negative attitudes within the medical field. With insights from real-world experiences, the episode sheds light on the communication breakdowns and hostile environments that shape healthcare today.

Episode Guests:

Vicki March, MD

Cate Varney, DO, FAAFP, ABOM

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