Why Do Obese Patients Get Worse Care? Many Doctors Don’t See Past the Fat - The New York Times
Gina Kolata
Those with a body mass index over 40 — like a woman weighing 250 pounds or a man weighing 300 — and who cannot lose weight should be informed that their risks are greater, but they should not be categorically dismissed, the group concluded.
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