All members of AOA will receive the AOA Report four times a year and special alerts as needed. All Members, with the exception of Category 1, agree to the AOA Patient Bill of Rights and will receive a Certificate of Recognition, including the Patient Bill of Rights. These members will be listed in the AOA Professional Provider Directory. Members will be eligible to serve on AOA committees and participate in upcoming AOA programs. Patient Bill of Rights of American Obesity Association 1.
Patients have the right to be treated with dignity and respect at all times.
Patients have the right to know of treatment options and degree of realistic outcomes of various options. Patients have the right to know that being overweight or obese is a serious disease with known health risks. Patients have the right to know that obesity is a chronic health disease requiring personal effort over many years and probably involving lifelong changes in diet, exercise and behavior. Patients have the right to know that rapid weight loss may cause serious health problems. Patients have the right to know the anticipated cost and duration of services.