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Excellent article from a doctor on how to counter the completely unwarranted fat-phobic bias within the traditional medical community. A patient should never be shamed or ignored because of their scale numbers, but far too often they are. As a result, serious medical issues are completely missed or misdiagnosed.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2023/02/01/doctors-fat-shaming-fat-phobia/
The Washington PostYes, doctors can fat-shame. Here’s what to do about it.