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Poll: Weight Loss and Rheumatoid Arthritis
08/12/2020
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<section><h2><h2><p> Studies have shown that patients’ weight can affect their levels of pain and disability if they have rheumatoid or another form of arthritis. How do you address weight with your patients?</p></h2></h2></section><section><h2>I refer my patients who are overweight and/or obese to a nutritionist to help them lose weight.</h2></section><section><h3>I think it’s very important to educate patients on how their weight can affect their disease.</h3></section><section><h3>If a patient brings up the issue of weight, I will encourage them, but I don’t initiate the subject.</h3></section><section><h3>I’m reluctant to initiate discussions about weight loss because I’m concerned they will feel I’m being critical.</h3></section>
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