Assessment of the Obese Patient

December 2003 in “ Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics of North America ”

Robert F. Kushner, Julie Roth

Studysummary This article emphasizes the need for physicians to gain expertise in obesity care, detailing comprehensive assessments as critical for effective management, but provides no new research findings.

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