Only 44% of Physicians Feel Capable of Helping Obese Patients Lose Weight

In a recent study, the majority of physicians also said that nutritionists and dietitians are better suited for the job. Lead author Sara Bleich added, "In order to begin improving obesity care, medical education should focus on enhancing those obesity-related skills primary care physicians feel most qualified to deliver." PCPs also voiced overwhelming support for additional training programs, nutritional counseling options for patients and improved scaling equipment so that any physician could gather patient weight vitals within the comfort of their own practice. BMJ Open. December 20, 2012