Understanding Obesity: From Stigma to Surgery

The United States population increasingly meets the criteria for obesity. In recent years, new options for treatment have developed, and more patients are seeking support from their healthcare providers. As a result, front-line providers are tasked more frequently with assessing treatment options and managing patients with obesity. Multidisciplinary treatment requires cooperation and integration of all relevant disciplines and specialties, which are critical to provide excellent patient care, improve the patient experience, and achieve better outcomes. Understanding Obesity: From Stigma to Surgery will provide valuable information on available treatment options, including diet, psychology, medication, and surgical options. Attendees will gain an understanding of empathetic and non-judgmental approaches to patient care and will learn the impact of the interrelationship between obesity and associated health issues.