Veterinary medicine has the opportunity to avoid many mistakes human obesity medicine has encountered over the past three decades, including those related to nomenclature and communication strategies, writes Ernie Ward, DVM. By adding the modifier “clinical,” healthcare professionals can also distinguish “obesity” from “fatness” and other stigmatizing terms.
Source: Ernie Ward, LinkedIn, January 14, 2025. Link.
What healthcare professionals say and how they say it influences the acceptance of preventive measures, diagnoses, therapeutic plans, and treatment adherence.”
Also see: Pet owner handout: addressing your pet’s weight with L.O.V.E., Clinician’s Brief, December 2024. Link. Use this pet owner handout as a starting point for conversations to help pet owners start addressing their pets’ weight. Registration required.
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