GPs urged to weigh patients to correctly identify obesity
GPs should weigh patients to establish their true weight and BMI, researchers have warned, following...
Extra GP obesity training needed to combat child health risks, says RCGP
Urgent action is needed to prevent obesity 'destroying' the health of a generation of children, incl...
BMI associated with 'substantial' cancer risk, warn researchers
People who are obese or overweight face a significantly higher risk of developing 10 of the most com...
Doctors should lose weight to set an example, says Simon Stevens
Overweight doctors and nurses should be 'incentivised' to lose weight and set a good example to pati...
BMI test 'missing a quarter of obese children'
A quarter of obese children at risk of long-term health problems are being missed because the standa...
Senior GP criticises 'galling' NICE call for GP empathy training
A leading GPSI and government advisor has criticised NICE's call for GPs to be given extra training ...
Train GPs in compassion to tackle obesity, says NICE
GPs should be given extra training in communication skills to help them treat overweight and obese p...
Dr Rachel Pryke: Arming GPs for the war on weight
RCGP clinical lead for nutrition Dr Rachel Pryke tells Stephen Robinson why general practice must pr...
Soaring obesity 'a disaster' for GPs, RCGP warns
Rising obesity levels are an unfolding 'disaster' for general practice and better community support ...
Prescribe sleep for diabetes and obesity, GPs told
GPs should prescribe better-quality sleep to prevent rising cases of metabolic disorders such as typ...
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