What can I do if my patient asks me about help with weight loss?

Research Review E-Learning Module

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What can I do if my patient asks me about help with weight loss?

This Research Review E-Learning Module is intended for New Zealand GPs and outlines a solution-focussed approach to medical weight management.  It aims to provide practical knowledge on how to approach weight management, with several individual cases provided as examples of the various approaches.

This E-Learning Module is based on a talk given by endocrinologist Dr Ole Schmiedel at GPCME Rotorua in June 2019.

Before starting the module please view the Research Review Podcast, accessed though the link below.

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What can I do if my patient asks me about help with weight loss?

Dr Ole Schmiedel, GPCME (Rotorua, June 2019)

This E-Learning Module covers:

  • Approaching the topic of weight loss during a GP consultation.
  • Physiology of obesity.
  • Complications of obesity.
  • Obesity and type 2 diabetes.
  • Management approaches for obesity.
  • Medical therapies for obesity.

Learning outcomes

After completing this E-Learning Module you should have an improved understanding of:

  • How to approach the topic of weight loss during a GP consultation.
  • The physiology of obesity.
  • Obesity-related complications.
  • Obesity and type 2 diabetes.
  • Management approaches for obesity.
  • Medical therapies for obesity.

Contributing experts

The podcast is presented by Auckland-based endocrinologist Dr Ole Schmiedel who has particular interests in type 2 diabetes, obesity and medical weight management.

Module questions have been developed by Dr Chris Tofield, who works in primary care skin cancer treatment, is clinical advisor at Bay of Plenty District Health Board, and consultant to Research Review.

Accreditation

"What can I do if my patient asks me about help with weight loss" E-Learning Module has been endorsed by The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners (RNZCGP) and has been approved for up to 1 CME credit for the General Practice Educational Programme (GPEP) and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) purposes.
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