Volume 185 - Issue 6
Weight management in general practice: what do patients want?
Author: Claire Hewat
Med J Aust 2006; 185 (6): 344. || doi: 10.5694/j.1326-5377.2006.tb00598.x
Published online: 18 September 2006
Published online: 18 September 2006
To the Editor: Tan et al1 found that patients value key elements of successful weight management, including advice on healthy eating and exercise and regular follow-up. Accredited practising dietitians (APDs) provide all of these things and have the qualifications, skills and time to work with people to effectively manage weight. APDs use the Obesity Best Practice Guidelines of the Dietitians Association of Australia, providing evidence-based dietary therapy.
By working alongside general practitioners to provide individual advice, APDs ensure the best outcomes for patients. A considerable number of patients surveyed said that referral to a dietitian would be useful and that they would be likely to follow their GP’s advice if referral was recommended.
The weight management roles of GPs and APDs are complementary and, by addressing any patient concerns and providing a referral to an APD, GPs can help their patients achieve their weight management goals.
References
- Tan D, Zwar NA, Dennis SM, Vagholkar S. Weight management in general practice: what do patients want? Med J Aust 2006; 185: 73-75. 0_FGGIJFCD
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