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Obesity: a multidisciplinary approach (part 2)

17 Feb, 10 | by Dominic Byrne

Topics covered in this discussion include, the role of the dietitian in the management of obese adults and children. The role of weight management programmes in obese patients. The role of drug treatment in obesity including when to start and stop such drugs. The role of bariatric surgery in obese patients.

Zana Khan is a part-time GP in south London and a clinical editor at BMJ Learning. Ian Campbell is a practising GP in Nottingham and current honorary medical director of the charity Weight Concern. Deborah Christie is a consultant clinical psychologist and reader in paediatric and adolescent psychology at University College London Hospital. Susan Jebb is a nutrition scientist and leads a research team at the Medical Research Council’s Human Nutrition Research Unit.

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Obesity: a multidisciplinary approach (part 1)

17 Feb, 10 | by Dominic Byrne

Topics covered in this discussion include, how to support patients who are overweight or obese. How to assess readiness to change and how to motivate patients towards this. The multicomponent approach to managing overweight and obese patients. The role of the multidisciplinary team in the management of adults and children who are obese and when to refer. When a psychologist should intervene and their role in the management of obesity.

Zana Khan is a part-time GP in south London and a clinical editor at BMJ Learning. Ian Campbell is a practising GP in Nottingham and current honorary medical director of the charity Weight Concern. Deborah Christie is a consultant clinical psychologist and reader in paediatric and adolescent psychology at University College London Hospital. Susan Jebb is a nutrition scientist and leads a research team at the Medical Research Council’s Human Nutrition Research Unit.

To access this as a BMJ Learning module with additional resources, please go to BMJ Learning

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WHO surgical safety checklist

17 Feb, 10 | by Thom Hoffman

The topics discussed in this podcast include, the background to the development of the WHO surgical safety checklist. The effectiveness of the checklist. When the checklist will be implemented and how to put it into practice succesfully.

Helen Morant, a clinical editor at BMJ Learning interviews Krishna Moorthy, a clinical senior lecturer and consultant surgeon, about the new WHO surgical checklist. Mr Moorthy leads the Safety in Surgery research programme at the Imperial Centre for Patient Safety and Service Quality

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The checklist itself can be accessed here

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Obesity in children: assessment and management

17 Feb, 10 | by Dominic Byrne

Topics discussed in this podcast include, the GP’s role in tackling obesity in children. How to assess whether a child is overweight or obese. How best to raise the issue of weight with children and their parents. How to manage children who are overweight or obese. How to advise children and their parents about medication. When you should refer children to a specialist.

Cath McDermott, a clinical editor at BMJ Learning interviews Professor Mary Rudolf, a consultant paediatrician at Leeds General Infirmary, Professor of Child Health at the University of Leeds, and a member of the Department of Health Expert Advisory Group on Monitoring Obesity.

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Obesity in adults: assessment and management

17 Feb, 10 | by Dominic Byrne

Topics discussed in this podcast include, the GP’s role in tackling obesity. How to assess whether a patient is overweight or obese. How best to raise the issue of weight with patients who are overweight or obese. How to manage adults who are overweight or obese. How to advise patients about weight loss drugs amd surgical management of obesity. When you should refer patients to a specialist.

In this podcast Zana Khan, a part time GP in London and clinical editor at BMJ Learning, interviews Dr Ian Campbell MBE, a GP in Nottingham and honorary medical director of the charity Weight Concern.

To access this as a BMJ Learning module with additional resources, please go to BMJ Learning

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