Practical Manual of Clinical Obesity

Practical Manual of Clinical Obesity provides practical,accessible and expert advice on the clinical diagnosis andmanagement of obesity and will be your perfect go-to tool in themanagement of your patients. Information is clear, didactic and attractively presented, withevery chapter containing plenty of engaging text features such askey points, pitfall boxes, management flowcharts and case studiesto enable a rapid understanding of obesity diagnosis and management. Key clinicaltrials and major international society guidelines are referred tothroughout. Topics covered include: ? Assessment of the patient, including patient history,examination and investigations ? Patterns, risks and benefits of weight loss ? Evaluation of management options: diet, exercise, drugs,psychological treatments, and surgery ? Management of obesity related co-morbidities Practical Manual of Clinical Obesity is ideal reading forendocrinologists of all levels, as well as all other healthprofessionals who manage obese patients such as specialist nurses,dieticians, and GP?s with an interest in obesitymanagement.