Talking to Your Doctor About Obesity
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Ricker Polsdorfer, MD You have a unique medical history. Therefore, it is essential to talk with your doctor about your personal risk factors and/or experience with obesity. By talking openly and regularly with your doctor, you can take an active role in your care. General Tips for Gathering InformationHere are some tips that will make it easier for you to talk to your doctor:
Specific Questions to Ask Your DoctorAbout Obesity
About Your Risk of Developing Complications
About Treatment Options
About Lifestyle Changes
About Your Outlook
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http://www.dynamed.com/topics/dmp~AN~T115009/Obesity-in-adults. Updated November 20, 2016. Accessed February 23, 2017. Obesity in children and adolescents. EBSCO DynaMed Plus website. http://www.dynamed.... Updated January 30, 2017. Accessed February 23, 2017. Tips for talking to your doctor. Family Doctor—American Academy of Family Physicians website. Available at: https://familydoctor.org/tips-for-talking-to-your-doctor. Updated May 2014. Accessed February 23, 2017. Last reviewed February 2017 by Michael Woods, MD, FAAP Last Updated: 3/15/2015
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