Patient Experiences with Obesity Treatment - (SOOb Course 2025)

About this episode

This episode features patient conversations about obesity treatment and the importance of the patient-provider relationship.

In this episode, we present a recording of the Patient Panel from the 2025 Section on Obesity, Pediatric Obesity Management Virtual Course. This includes two enlightening patient conversations. The first features Dr. Syed in discussion with her patient, Marissa, who has undergone obesity treatment. The second conversation involves Dr. Queen and Ms. Henry, the mother of a young child who has also received obesity treatment. Together, these discussions will showcase the importance of the patient-provider relationship and the impact of obesity treatment. Resources: • Treatment for Obesity in Children and Teens (tinyurl.com/bddz69jx) • Is Weight Loss Surgery Right for My Child (tinyurl.com/2cbhd762) • Institute Professional Education Resources (https://tinyurl.com/IHCWProfEducation)

People in this episode

Guests: Dr. Syed, Marissa, Dr. Queen, Ms. Henry

Topics covered

• obesity treatment
• patient experiences
• pediatric obesity
• patient-provider relationship
• virtual course

Keywords

• obesity
• treatment
• pediatrics
• patient experiences
• healthcare

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Institute for Healthy Childhood Weight

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