Abstract
Background:
A general practitioner's (GP's) daily workload includes an ever-increasing number of patients who are overweight and obese. A number of Australian guidelines are aimed at assisting GPs who are managing this group of adult patients.
Objective:
The objective of this article is to synthesise selected national Australian guidelines for GPs in the management of adults who are overweight or obese.
Method:
Relevant national guidelines were chosen and reviewed by three GPs. The recommendations were amalgamated and any discrepancies were discussed within the research team.
Results:
We presented a synthesis of the guidelines under headings that will assist GPs in a structured approach to managing patients who are overweight and obese. Discussion This synthesis forms the basis for developing a practical toolkit to assist GPs in managing adult patients who are overweight and obese.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 327-331 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Australian Family Physician |
Volume | 45 |
Issue number | 5 |
Publication status | Published - 2016 |
Externally published | Yes |