Larger cuffs are available and should be kept handy. If those cuffs are too small, take the reading using my forearm. Research shows most eating disorders appear in people of moderate, if not downright low, weight. Even fat people buy into some of the stereotypes. Recent studies have proven what fat patients have been saying all along . . .
Remarks are often overheard when a doctor, nurse, or assistant thinks the patient is out of earshot.
When choosing furniture, assume that many of your patients will be large . Choose sturdy chairs without arms. Make sure the cushions are firm and that the seat is not set too low to the floor. Few things are more embarrassing for the large person than trying to struggle up from a soft, low seat in front of others. Examining tables should be braced to keep them from tipping.