2019 Annual Meeting

Sessions Speakers Exhibitors Floor Plan Buzz

Heavy Conversations: Weight and Health (Room Governor's Square 15)

31 May 19
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM

Tracks: Credit-AAFP-P, Credit-CHES, Credit-CME, Credit-CNE, Credit-CPEU, Credit-NASW, Session Badge - Collaborative Care

CME:1  AAFP-P:1  CNE:1  CHES:1  NASW:1  CPEU:1  

Campus Collaboration

After this session, attendees should be able to:

  1. Discuss weight bias and stigma and the effects in both patients and health care providers.
  2. Describe biological and psychological factors influencing weight and health.
  3. Compare weight inclusive vs. weight normative approaches to healthcare.
  4. Discuss challenges and strategies for addressing weight with patients to improve health outcomes.

Program Abstract:
In this presentation we will review weight bias and stigma in healthcare settings, the factors affecting a person's weight, and more inclusive approaches to health care to improve outcomes and patient satisfaction. Challenges and strategies to address weight concerns with patients and reduce the effects of weight stigma will be discussed.