A Real World Approach to Treating Obesity in Primary Care

CME/CE Expiration Date: 4/25/2024* *The expiration date listed above is the last day CME/CE credit can be claimed for this specific presentation.

Description: 

Primary care clinicians encounter patients with obesity on a daily basis. Given the complexity of obesity, and the complications that need to be managed, many are unsure about where to begin. Using real-world case studies this presentation will provide a practical, step-by-step approach for the evaluation and management of patients with obesity in a variety of primary care settings. Strategies for developing treatment plans will be step-wise, individualized, and patient-centered based on time, setting, clinician skill level, as well as clinic resources. Participants will be able to identify appropriate patients, assess readiness, initiate a conversation, and implement a treatment plan. Time-efficient evaluation tools will be provided and the components of comprehensive treatment will be incorporated into the cases.

Accreditation:       

The Obesity Medicine Association (OMA) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education (CME) for physicians.

The Obesity Medicine Association designates this internet enduring material for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should only claim the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.