Taking the Dialogue to the Next Level: Facilitating Open Communication About Obesity

Overview

Join this dynamic session led by obesity medicine experts that will equip you to recognize and diagnose obesity as a chronic disease, use non-judgmental language, and apply therapeutic communication strategies. Learn to foster open, empathetic dialogues and develop patient-centered treatment plans to address obesity, mitigate complications, and empower patients in their journey toward sustained weight management.

Learning Objectives

• Recognize obesity as a serious chronic illness that requires sustained weight management to mitigate adiposity-related complications and comorbidities
• Use appropriate, non-judgmental language when discussing obesity with patients
• Employ therapeutic communication strategies to develop patient-centered treatment plans for people with obesity