Obesity

Counseling patients through an obesity diagnosis: a brief primer for healthcare providers

Int J Obes (Lond)Published Perspective

Recommendations

As issued by the authors

  1. Guidance for healthcare providers counseling patients through an obesity diagnosis, including patient preferences on certain terms related to weight management

  2. Guidance on misunderstandings regarding the disease of obesity and the role of treatment options

Original publication

Counseling patients through an obesity diagnosis: a brief primer for healthcare providers. Int J Obes (Lond). Published 8 February 2026. doi:10.1038/s41366-026-02020-7

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