Obesity
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Digital editionJune 2019 issue
The digital edition of the June 2019 issue of Guidelines in Practice , featuring articles on: contraception and raised BMI, inflammatory bowel disease, sexually transmitted infections, and eczema.
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Implementing guidelines
Overweight and obesity influence contraceptive choice
Dr Annabel Forsythe and Valerie Warner Findlay explore the latest recommendations from the FSRH about contraceptive use in women who are overweight or obese
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Test and reflect
FSRH guideline on contraception, overweight, and obesity
This CPD activity consists of 5 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) designed to test your knowledge on the FSRH guideline on contraception in patients who are overweight or have obesity.
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Top tips
Top tips: talking about weight
Jane Diggle and Dr Pam Brown offer 10 top tips on initiating conversations about weight and motivating people to make healthy changes
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News
BOMSS publishes a commissioning guide for weight assessment and management clinics
The British Obesity and Metabolic Surgery Society has published a commissioning guide for weight assessment and management clinics (tier 3).
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News
PHE releases guidance on adult weight management
Public Health England has released guidance for commissioners and providers on adult weight management.
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NICE quality standard article
GPs need to signpost children with obesity to good local services
Professor Julian Hamilton-Shield explains the thinking behind the NICE quality standard on prevention and lifestyle weight management in children and young people with obesity
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Implementing guidelines
GPs should tailor weight-loss advice to individuals’ needs
Dr Peymane Adab reviews the newly published NICE guideline on maintaining a healthy weight and preventing excess weight gain and the pivotal role of primary care
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Hot topic
GPs can offer obese children and their families practical help
Dr Sonia Saxena (left) and Dr Anthony A. Laverty share some useful tips on how to engage with families about weight problems in overweight and obese children
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Good practice initiative
Weight-management programmes led by GPs can be effective
Gerald Ellis discusses factors that are important to consider when implementing an obesity care pathway, including patient education, regular audit, and multi-component interventions
