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From Struggle to Spokesperson
How one woman's journey impacts thousands of lives.
This feature article highlights Barbara Thompson's role as an
educator, advocate and inspiration to thousands who struggle with
obesity and to the medical community that treats them.
Centers of Excellence... Coming to a
Practice Near You
Centers of Excellence are becoming more prevalent in many
areas of the medical profession. This articles examines the criteria
that a bariatric practice must meet in order to be granted the
Center of Excellence status. To the patient, the designation should
result in superior care, better surgical outcomes and easier
insurance approval.
The Obese in Hospitals
Research has established that many in the healthcare industry view
the obese as lazy, sloppy and lacking self-control. However obese
patients deserve the same access to treatment as those of normal
weight. How does your hospital stack up?
What's In a Name? The American society for Bariatric Surgery changes its
name to the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery.
Why?
