News

Vague, superficial advice given by doctors to patients living with obesity

By December 13, 202221 views

Close up of chemical microscope and medical research equipment in scientific laboratory. Liquid examination tool with glass lens and blood samples in vacutainers on professional desk

A new research study published today in Family Practice, published by Oxford University Press, finds that when doctors tell patients living with obesity to lose weight the guidance they give is generally vague, superficial, and commonly not supported by scientific evidence.