Obesity
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Module 1
Module 1: Developing Attitudes and Addressing Barriers
▣ Overview
1] Attitude & Causes
1.1] Assess your own attitude
1.2] Trends in adult obesity
1.3] Causes of obesity
2] Current Practice & Barriers
2.1] When to discuss with patients
2.2] Compare smoking with obesity
2.3] Barriers to addressing obesity
2.4] Assess your current practice
2.5] Beginning the journey
2.6] Reflect on your own barriers
3] Strategies
3.1] Addressing barriers
3.2] Moving forward
3.3] Your plan
▣ Conclusion
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Overview
What will you learn?
The rationale for learning to address obesity proactively and non-judgementally
To reflect on your own attitude to obesity
To consider and address your barriers to talking with patients about their weight
How will you do this?
By looking at the experiences of other healthcare professionals and comparing them to your own
By learning strategies to address common issues such as fear of offense, lack of time and role legitimacy
By working on your own goals and an action plan
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