Ethical Considerations in Patients with Obesity

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چکیده

Obesity is an epidemic that about to overwhelm the economic and health care structures of society. a complex medical condition has roots in genetic, environmental social exposures should not be attributed lack willpower any more than other diseases.
 A supportive clinical setting for patients with obesity optimally includes comfortable, accessible waiting examination areas weight-sensitive reading materials; specialized equipment, specially designed tables surgical equipment; sensitive weighing procedures, including private area. Patients treated similarly patient populations require additional or have increased risks adverse outcomes.

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ژورنال

عنوان ژورنال: World nutrition journal

سال: 2022

ISSN: ['2580-7013']

DOI: https://doi.org/10.25220/wnj.v06.s1.0001