Presenting detailed information on treatment of the obese patient, this
handy, concise title is designed not only to educate practitioners about
obesity but, most importantly, to provide practical strategies in the
comprehensive approach to treating this disease. Replete with bulleted
lists and tables for easy referencing, this unique reference provides a
comprehensive overview of the pathophysiology and natural history of
obesity as well as a thorough review of available treatment options. The
book's early chapters discuss the disease of obesity, its corresponding
health burden on individuals and society, and the psychosocial morbidity
and effect of weight loss. Later practical, treatment-centered chapters
include dietary and lifestyle strategies for weight loss, physical
activity and writing an exercise prescription, pharmacotherapy
approaches, perioperative care of the surgical patient, and
complications of weight loss surgery, to name just several. An
indispensable, easy-to-read resource for all health professionals
interested in obesity diagnosis and treatment, The Clinician's Guide to
the Treatment of Obesity is a significant contribution to the
literature that will be of value to all physicians, with particular
appeal internal medicine and primary care physicians, endocrinologists,
cardiologists, physician assistants, nurse practitioners and any
practitioner that wishes to learn the up to date treatment strategies
for the obese patient.
