‘Almost Like Malpractice’: To Shed Bias, Doctors Get Schooled to Look Beyond Obesity
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Doctors are receiving training to overcome biases related to obesity. The goal of this training is to improve their ability to look beyond a patient's weight when providing care. This effort suggests that some medical professionals may have been overlooking other health issues due to a patient's obesity.