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Your Questions Answered
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By
Ian Campbell, MB, ChB, FRCPE, FRCP(Glasg), Consultant Physician, Department of Medicine, Victoria Hospital, Kirkcaldy, UK
David Haslam, MD
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Your Questions Answered,
Description
In the popular Q and A format of the Your Questions Answered series, this book provides succinct, expert information on obesity, and is
the first to bring together all the different aspects of obesity from the primary care clincian's point of view. The authors, Dr Ian
Campbell and Dr David Haslam, both of the National Obesity Forum, are practising GPs with a special interest in obesity and overweight
management. With an emphasis on evidence-based, up-to-date knowledge, the authors discuss issues such as the costs of obesity to society
and the individual, the role of lifestyle and drug therapies, surgical management and possible future developments. They also address
many questions asked about obesity by other physicians, practice and community nurses, medical students and trainees, and indeed patients.
Some frequently asked patient questions, in non-medical language, are included, and there is a list of sources of further information
and patient support.
Audience
The Your Questions Answered books are designed for general practitioners and other health practitioners (including nurses), providing front line care.
Contents
Terminology and definitions (What is obesity? What causes obesity? What are the effects of obesity? What are the costs of obesity?). How
should obesity be managed? (Drug therapy, Lifestyle, Surgical management, Management in Children). What is the role of primary care?.What
is the role of secondary care?. What is the responsibility of society?. What is the responsibility of government?. Future developments
in obesity management. Appendices: Professional and patient support groups; Professional organisations and journals; Guidelines and resources;
Other useful resources and further reading.
| Bibliographic details |
Paperback, 252 pages, publication date: SEP-2004
ISBN-13: 978-0-443-07453-0
ISBN-10: 0-443-07453-4
Imprint: CHURCHILL LIVINGSTONE
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Last update: 30 Nov 2009
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