Patients call out fat-shaming doctors for hurting their health: ‘I always go in with my guard up’
Weight bias is pervasive in medical settings, say experts.
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‘Almost like malpractice’: To shed bias, doctors get schooled to look beyond obesity
When Melissa Boughton complained to her OB-GYN about dull pelvic pain, the doctor responded by asking about her diet and exercise habits.
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Docs get schooled to look beyond obesity
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