Managing Patients with Obesity [electronic resource] /
González, Hania.author.
This is a concise and timely review, which discusses the background of obesity, preventative care, medical and surgical treatment options, and long-term support for patients with obesity. Busy healthcare professionals who want a rapid review of obesity as well as a summary of the most recently approved surgical devices and medical therapies will benefit from this succinct guide.
Description based upon print version of record.
Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters.
Introduction to obesity -- understanding a patient with obesity -- preventative care and behaviour modification -- medical management of the patient with obesity -- surgical management of the patient with obesity -- long-term support for the patient with obesity.
This is a concise and timely review, which discusses the background of obesity, preventative care, medical and surgical treatment options, and long-term support for patients with obesity. Busy healthcare professionals who want a rapid review of obesity as well as a summary of the most recently approved surgical devices and medical therapies will benefit from this succinct guide.
Metabolic diseases.
Metabolic Diseases.