The Weight-Prioritized Visit: An Idea Whose Time Has Come

Patients want weight management in primary care, but regular office visits tend to focus on comorbidities, leaving little time to talk about weight. In a weight-prioritized visit, both patient and clinician understand the visit will be dedicated to talking about weight and co-creating a comprehensiv...

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Published in:Family practice management 2023-11, Vol.30 (6), p.19-25
Main Authors: Kramer, DO, MPH, Erik Seth, Deffenbacher, MD, Brandy, Staton, MSTC, Elizabeth W, Smith, MD, Peter C, Summers Holtrop, PhD, Jodi
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Blood pressure
Body mass index
Counseling
Diabetes
Drug therapy
Exercise
Gastrointestinal surgery
Health care access
Marketing
Obesity
Patients
Primary care
Questionnaires
Web portals
Weight control
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Summary:Patients want weight management in primary care, but regular office visits tend to focus on comorbidities, leaving little time to talk about weight. In a weight-prioritized visit, both patient and clinician understand the visit will be dedicated to talking about weight and co-creating a comprehensive, personalized treatment plan.
ISSN:1069-5648
1531-1929
1531-1929