Hone your obesity medicine skills in primary care! We discuss overcoming barriers, patient counseling, obesity pathophysiology, motivational interviewing, tools and tips from a weight loss program, and how to discuss medications for weight loss including phentermine/topiramate, bupropion/naltrexone, orlistat, oral superabsorbent hydrogel, and GLP1 agonists. We’re joined by obesity medicine expert, Dr. Kimberly Anne Gudzune of @HopkinsMedicine, recorded @SocietyGIM #SGIM23 in Denver, Colorado
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Show Segments
IntroBarriers to treating medicine in primary carePatient counseling and obesity pathophysiology Motivational Interviewing Telemedicine for obesityTools and tips for a weight loss programMedications for ObesityGLP1 agonist prescribing tipsOutro
Credits
Written and Produced by: Matthew Watto MD, FACPShow Notes: Matthew Watto MD, FACPCover Art and Infographic: Matthew Watto MD, FACPHosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP Reviewer: Leah Witt MDShowrunners: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACPIn-studio Technical Production: Chris Chiu MD, FACP, FAAPTechnical Production: PodPasteGuest: Kimberly Anne Gudzune MD, MPH