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Obesity is a complex disease and it is not surprising that many healthcare professionals feel daunted about tackling the problem. Time restrictions and the lack of suitable resources underlie the concerns that some health professionals express with regard to treating obesity. Others highlight that inadequate training, skills and support undermine their confidence in dealing with obese patients. |
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There is a wide recognition of the need for a co-ordinated approach to obesity management and currently most PCTs are involved in developing a strategy to meet the needs of their individual population group. Once strategies have been agreed upon the challenge remains of how to effectively implement such programmes. Initially key individuals need to be identified to take a lead on coordinating obesity management programmes across diabetes, CHD and other relevant services. |
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