For Patients

Here you will find resources and information that I have found useful

A photo of a woman sitting on a couch and reading a book with a dog next to her.

Beyond the Scale
In Weight Management, Knowledge is Power
Obesity – not just a question of willpower
Does Obesity start in the Brain?
Think Tank NESTA offers their view.
Questions to ask
10 things to do and not to do after Surgery
How do patients choose between obesity medications
What is the NBSR? National Bariatric Surgery Registry
I thought I knew all of this already…
What Can We Do About Rising Obesity?
Authored by Professor Chis Whitty
I want my family to be healthier
Hearing other people’s stories and experiences really does help to soften the self internalisation and self blame.
The lived experience is the only way to really learn and understand
A Patient’s voice
Be aware of these priorities and raise our voices to ask questions and challenge the unacceptable norms pervasive in our society.
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Authored by David Macklin, MD, Toronto
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The impact of stigmatising media content
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