Episode 65: Clinical Conversations: Stop Weight Bias; Understanding Weight Bias and Healthcare

June 09, 2022 00:24:25
Episode 65: Clinical Conversations: Stop Weight Bias; Understanding Weight Bias and Healthcare
Obesity: A Disease
Episode 65: Clinical Conversations: Stop Weight Bias; Understanding Weight Bias and Healthcare

Jun 09 2022 | 00:24:25

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Show Notes

In this episode, Obesity medicine specialist and OMA clinical education director Dr. Nicholas Pennings interviews Joe Nadglowski, President and CEO of The Obesity Action Coalition about stopping weight bias in obesity medicine. Topics include differentiating between stigma and bias; addressing internalized bias in patients with obesity; identifying our own biases as well as bias in staff members, the importance of person (or people) first language; and recognizing obesity as a trauma-based disease.

You can access more information about Obesity Medicine podcasts and other resources from the clinical leader in Obesity Medicine at www.obesitymedicine.org/podcasts.

Episode Guest

Nicholas Pennings, DO, FOMA, Dipl. ABOM

Joe Nadglowski, CEO of The Obesity Action Coalition

Resources Mentioned

www.obesitymedicine.org/podcasts

2022 OMA Spring Summit

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