Presenter: Joshua Corn, ND, MS

Original Date: February 2, 2020

Weight bias and weight stigma are common in medicine. Patients in larger bodies are marginalized in the medical system and frequently receive worse care than patients in average sized bodies. In addressing the whole person, naturopathic medicine is fundamentally weight neutral and body positive in a way that can benefit many patients who have experienced negative interactions with medical providers in the past. This presentation focuses on educating providers on the negative effects of weight bias and weight stigma on patients. The presenter shares tips and tools for working with patients in larger bodies and providing weight neutral, whole person centered healthcare.

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