The Good Fight - Overcoming Challenges to Combat Obesity and Overweight 2024
| Target Professions: | DO, MBBS, MD, Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant |
| Target Specialties: | Adolescent Medicine, Family Medicine, Geriatrics, Home Care, Internal Medicine, Men's Health, Obstetrics/Gynecology, Preventive Medicine, Women's Health |
| Credits Available: | 3.75 AMA PRA Categoy 1 Credits™ |
In the United States, obesity and overweight are an epidemic and a major health concern worldwide. Excess adipose tissue can lead to diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, certain cancers, poor mental health, and musculoskeletal disorders, resulting in decreased quality of life and increased mortality. While lifestyle modifications are a cornerstone of obesity and overweight management, most patients do not achieve durable results, highlighting a need for pharmacological interventions. This educational curriculum will help primary care clinicians identify patients with obesity who could benefit from weight-loss medicines and integrate evidence-based strategies for motivational interviewing and shared decision-making to improve outcomes for patients with obesity.
CME/CE Accreditation Information
Itinerary
Part 1
Answer the following questions to assess your knowledge on obesity and overweight management.
Do you view obesity as a chronic disease? Join our experts as they focus on patients with obesity and the latest weight-loss medicines.
How do you handle the topic of obesity with your patients? Join our experts as they discuss tactful approaches that let your patients know you care.
Join us as Dr. Charles Vega illustrates his approach to obesity and overweight in a 42-year-old patient putting shared decision making into practice—then put these tips to use in your own practice!
Now that you have reviewed the self-study modules, answer the following questions to assess your knowledge on obesity and overweight management.
Key Insights on Obesity and Overweight - Topics include the pathophysiology and diagnosis of obesity as well as treatment strategies.
Part 2
In this Group Challenge, you have the opportunity to engage in a simulated telehealth session with a patient, Heather Schmidt.
This patient case activity discusses strategies to initiate weight-loss measures, counseling tips on shared decision-making, and a review of available telehealth options. Task should be completed prior to live group discussion 2.
In light of the information reviewed and discussed during this program, please share an action plan that you will implement to improve the diagnosis and management for your patients with obesity, or overweight conditions.
Facilitating Patient-Centric Care in Obesity and Overweight - Topics include facilitating patient-centric care, motivational interviewing, and shared decision-making.
Interested in becoming a Group Leader?
Interested in participating in this curriculum? You can join one of the following groups:
Completed Groups
Robert Pampin, MS, DO, DABFM, DABOM, DOOwner
