Talking weight: Communication and counselling skills for weight management in overweight and obese patients. – Certificate of Completion

AUS

$0

free

Certificate of Completion

Obesity

4 Credits

Course Description

Course Details

Expiry Date: 2017-12-22

Professions: Physician

Faculty

Accreditation

Learning Objective(s)

After completing this eTutor program, GPs will be better able to:

  1. Develop new communication techniques to effectively discuss weight issues in a time-poor environment.
  2. Present appropriate treatment alternatives to overweight and obese patients.
  3. Apply psychological techniques and pharmacotherapy to weight management in appropriate patients.
  4. Implement systems to manage overweight and obese patients within their own practice including patient screening, stratification, management and recall.