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Obesity-friendly language

Author(s)
Sanjay Kalra Department of Endocrinology, Bharti Hospital, Karnal, India
Nitin Kapoor Department of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, Christian Medical College, Vellore,India; Non-communicable Disease Unit, The Nossal Institute for Global Health,Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, University of Melbourne,Victoria, Australia
Neeta Deshpande Department of Medicine, Belgaum Diabetes Centre & Childrens Diabetes Centre; Weight Watch Centre; MM Dental College,Belgaum; USM-KLE International Medical program, Belgaum, India.
Abstract
This communication describes the style and content of obesity-friendly language, so as to create a positive and welcoming environment for the obese individual accessing health care. Attention to matters of language and conversation style will ensure better a relationship between the patient and provider and facilitate optimal outcomes.
Publication Details
Page(s) 1237-1238
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Published Journal: Journal of Pakistan Medical Association, Volume: 72, Issue: 6, Year: 2022

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Keywords
Overweight, Obese, Motivational interviewing, Person-centred care
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