GPs asking patients about weight may add to body shame: Australian of the Year
Body image advocate Taryn Brumfitt says GPs raising weight in appointments could turn patients off seeking healthcare.
Australian of the Year and leading body image advocate Taryn Brumfitt has claimed that GPs risk turning patients off seeking care by raising their weight issues during short consultations.
“Many people in larger bodies tell us they have gone to the doctor with something like a sore knee, and come out with a ‘prescription’ for a very restrictive diet, and no ongoing support,” Ms Brumfitt told Nine Newspapers.
