Date of Award
Spring 2024
Degree Name
Master of Medical Science (Physician Assistant)
Department
Physician Assistant; College of Health Sciences
First Advisor
Kimberly Erikson
Abstract
As a student preparing to graduate PA school, one of the areas I hope to improve upon is my ability to educate patients in a comfortable, caring, encouraging, and effective manner. In my experience, the topic of weight-loss is often handled in ways that are insensitive, making patients feel shameful about their condition and less inspired to change. The goal of this article will be to address the current literature on how to medically manage obesity in patients and combine resources that offer more effective, encouraging, and subtle approaches that will help lead to a more effective, shame-free treatment of our patients. This paper will serve as a CME reference for providers looking for an informative and thoughtful guide to counseling patients who need help managing their weight.
Recommended Citation
Brock, Zachary, "A Thoughtful Approach to Weight Loss Management" (2024). Capstone Showcase. 74.
https://scholarworks.arcadia.edu/showcase/2024/pa/74
A Thoughtful Approach to Weight Loss Management
As a student preparing to graduate PA school, one of the areas I hope to improve upon is my ability to educate patients in a comfortable, caring, encouraging, and effective manner. In my experience, the topic of weight-loss is often handled in ways that are insensitive, making patients feel shameful about their condition and less inspired to change. The goal of this article will be to address the current literature on how to medically manage obesity in patients and combine resources that offer more effective, encouraging, and subtle approaches that will help lead to a more effective, shame-free treatment of our patients. This paper will serve as a CME reference for providers looking for an informative and thoughtful guide to counseling patients who need help managing their weight.