@scottkahan up next, challenging us to challenge our own #weightbias
#obesity
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For example:
Are you asking patients to "try lifestyle changes" first before referring them to specialty care? (eg, endocrinology, bariatric surgery)
This is a subtle example of #weightbias
(Assuming they haven't tried already)
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A 2009 study found that MDs self-reported less respect for patients with higher BMI
ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/P…
There must be longitudinal studies demonstrating this has improved since 2009??? @scottkahan @ConscienHealth
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The importance of addressing #weightbias isn't just about, Don't Be a Jerk...
There are Real Medical Harms, eg:
- Higher cardioreactivity
- Missed diagnoses
- Less #weightloss
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Here's what you can do to address your own #weightbias
- Try out the Harvard IAT implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/takea…
- Walk the talk, eg, try to follow a calorie restricted diet
- Person-first language
- Improve the office environment, eg, benches, large BP cuffs, private triage area
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