How Do Our Providers Use Empathy To Help Patients Lose Weight?

To best help patients lose weight, doctors will first need to try to identify the cause of the weight gain and will need to learn about the daily routine, activity levels, and diet of the patient. For patients that will need to lose weight in order to properly maintain their health, doctors will likely work with the patient to create a medical weight loss program that will be customized to suit the limitations and needs of the patient. These programs will often consist of a regular exercise regimen, a calorie-deficient diet, and sometimes a weight loss medication if deemed safe and appropriate for the patient. The point of embarking on a weight loss program with a doctor is to provide the patient with medical supervision, and accountability, to keep them on track safely and healthily, giving them the best possible chance of losing weight and maintaining the weight loss.

Being overweight or obese will lead to an increased risk of developing a variety of different health conditions, many of which could end up being life-threatening or significantly decrease the overall quality of life of the patient. These health conditions include type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and cardiovascular disease. Carrying a significant amount of excess weight can also have more implications for typically safe medical procedures, put more stress on the bones, and force your heart to work much harder than what is considered healthy. Losing excess weight and returning to a healthy body weight will provide many benefits, including improved sleep quality, increased energy, and an improvement in overall mood.

Some factors that may affect the success of a weight loss program include accountability, proper dieting (and not just following fad diets), a healthy amount of physical activity, and motivation. Medical weight loss programs are able to provide patients who are losing weight to work with a physician that will provide them with all of the tools they may need in order to succeed, including regularly scheduled check-ups to ensure the program is kept on track, a nutritionist, a personal trainer, and possibly a therapist. The weight loss is much more likely to be successful if the patient feels adequately supported and if all aspects required for the weight loss (calorie-deficient diet and regular exercise) are reasonable for the patient to maintain. The right amount of support will ensure that the patient has enough motivation to endure the entire program, allowing them to become the healthiest version of themselves.

The method that doctors use to discuss weight management with their patients can have a massive impact on how the information is received and will directly impact the attitude that the patient will have toward weight loss. When using empathy to approach weight loss with patients, doctors are more likely to be able to establish a relationship of trust and judgment so that the patient feels sufficiently supported throughout the process. This relationship of trust between a patient and doctor during a weight loss program is vital to the success of the program and ensuring that the patient is able to communicate openly with their doctor regarding the program as well as address any relevant questions or concerns.

The goal of empathy treatment for weight reduction is to establish a secure and encouraging atmosphere where patients feel empowered to put their health and well-being first. If you want to lose weight, visit us at Fountains Medical, and we will provide you with the appropriate treatment and guidance.  For more information, contact us or schedule an appointment online. We are conveniently located at 2510 Wigwam Parkway, Suite 102, Henderson, NV 89074. We serve patients from Henderson NV, Winchester NV,  Midway NV, Gibson Springs NV, Paradise Hills NV, and surrounding areas.