Are Health Care Professionals Advising Obese Patients to Lose Weight?

Article Abstract:

It appears that many doctors are not advising their obese patients to lose weight. In a survey of 12,835 obese adults, only 42% said their doctor had advised them to lose weight. Women were more likely to receive weight loss advice, as were middle aged people, those with poor health, those who were most obese and those who had diabetes. Those who received weight loss advice from their doctor were about three times more likely to try to lose weight.

Physician and patient, Physician-patient relations, Surveys, Weight loss

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Weight loss counseling revisited

Article Abstract:

Guidelines for counseling obese patients are presented, based on a model developed by the National Institutes of Health. It involves assessing obesity risk, asking about readiness to lose weight, helping patients design a weight loss program, establishing an appropriate treatment, and following up on a regular basis. Obesity is a chronic condition and may require long-term treatment.

Care and treatment, Obesity

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Use of Nonprescription Weight Loss Products: Results From a Multistate Survey

Article Abstract:

Doctors should be aware that some of their overweight patients may take non-prescription diet pills, including phenylpropanolamine (PPA) and ephedra. In a survey of 14,679 patients, 7% said they were taking non-prescription diet pills, 2% said they were using PPA, and 1% said they were using ephedra.

Usage, Weight reducing preparations, Anti-obesity agents, Phenylpropanolamine, Adrenergic alpha-agonists, Ephedra

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