REBOOT #324: Obesity Medicine FAQ with Dr. Fatima Cody Stanford
Aug 21, 2023
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Dr. Fatima Cody Stanford, an expert in obesity medicine, reframes our approach to obesity and discusses effective medications for treatment. They explore patient goals, treatment options, including surgery and behavioral support, and the underutilization of evidence-based treatments. The episode also includes an ad for Babble language learning app.
Obesity should be treated as a chronic disease and requires long-term care and treatment.
Language used to discuss obesity should be patient-centered and focus on the disease rather than labeling individuals.
Evidence-based treatment options for obesity, such as pharmacotherapy and surgical interventions, need to be utilized more and made accessible to patients.
Deep dives
Obesity is a disease that requires chronic treatment
Obesity is a disease that should not be stigmatized or seen as a result of willpower or moral failing. It requires chronic treatment and care like any other chronic disease.
The importance of language in discussing obesity
The language we use to discuss obesity matters. Terms like 'obese' and 'morbid obesity' should be replaced with patient-centered language that focuses on the disease rather than labeling individuals.
Underutilization of evidence-based treatment modalities
There are evidence-based treatment modalities for obesity, such as pharmacotherapy and surgical interventions, that are underutilized or not utilized at all. These options should be considered and made more accessible to patients.
The need for individualized approaches and monitoring
The treatment of obesity should be personalized, taking into account individual patient needs and preferences. Regular monitoring of weight and other factors, such as waist circumference, is important to track progress and make necessary adjustments.
The importance of destigmatizing and valuing patients with obesity
Patients with obesity should be valued and treated with the same level of care and respect as patients with other chronic diseases. Destigmatizing obesity and providing evidence-based treatment options can improve outcomes and patient satisfaction.
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Obesity treatment has been around since the 1950s but we’ve been underutilizing it for far too long! Not only that, we’ve been thinking about obesity the wrong way for decades. Join us with Dr. Fatima Cody Stanford (@AskDrFatima) of Massachusetts General Hospital as we reframe our approach to this disease and learn tips on prescribing older, but still very effective, medications used to treat obesity.
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Show Segments
Intro, disclaimer, guest bio
Guest one-liner by Dr. Fatima Cody Stanford
Case from Kashlak
Guidelines for treatment
Getting the history and discussing weight goals
The Care Team: Dietician, Behavioral Specialist, Provider