This is the Weight and Healthcare newsletter. If you like what you are reading, please consider subscribing and/or sharing using the button that looks like an arrow at the top and bottom of the piece! Reader Arlie reached out to ask what I think about the field of “ob*sity* medicine” (OM). This, for many, is a life-or-death question, so I’m going to give my thoughts on this as not just someone who is an expert in the field, but also as a fat patient (albeit one with plenty of privilege.)
I very much agree with your stand, Ragen. Many in "obesity medicine" pathologize a natural variation in body size, ignore research and expertise, refuse some patients the real medical care they may need, and profit greatly from prejudice.
I very much agree with your stand, Ragen. Many in "obesity medicine" pathologize a natural variation in body size, ignore research and expertise, refuse some patients the real medical care they may need, and profit greatly from prejudice.