Practical Manual of Clinical Obesity, 1st Edition

Overview

The first edition presents a compact introduction to the clinical assessment and management of obesity. Edited by Robert Kushner, Victor Lawrence, and Sudhesh Kumar, the manual connects patient evaluation with the principal approaches to weight management and the assessment of associated conditions. Its case material, flowcharts, highlighted points, and discussion of pitfalls support structured reading and quick review.

What this book covers

• History, examination, investigations, and assessment of an individual patient.
• Patterns of weight change and the benefits and limitations of weight reduction.
• Dietary, activity-based, psychological, pharmacological, and surgical approaches.
• Obesity-related conditions and the coordination of longer-term management.

Who it’s for

Endocrinology trainees, primary-care clinicians, specialist nurses, dietitians, and other health professionals studying obesity care. The concise format suits readers seeking an overview rather than an extensive research handbook.

How to study with this book

Read the assessment chapters before comparing the management options. Work through the cases and flowcharts to identify which questions each approach addresses, then check contemporary guidance separately: this listing identifies the 2013 first edition, not a newly revised clinical guideline.

Digital format

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