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Person-first treatment strategies: weight bias and impact on mental health of people living with obesity.

Crowley N. Person-first treatment strategies: weight bias and impact on mental health of people living with obesity. Prim Care. 2023;50(1):89-101. doi:10.1016/j.pop.2022.10.002.

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April 19, 2023
Crowley N. Prim Care. 2023;50(1):89-101.
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Patients living with obesity face increased health risks due to poor equipment availability and provider bias. This article details the types of bias (i.e., implicit and explicit) experienced by people with obesity and its impact, suggestions for person-first language, and ways for clinicians to engage patients in discussions about their weight.

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Crowley N. Person-first treatment strategies: weight bias and impact on mental health of people living with obesity. Prim Care. 2023;50(1):89-101. doi:10.1016/j.pop.2022.10.002.