Weight Bias in Healthcare: Understanding and Addressing Discrimination in Medical Settings

Learn about the critical issue of weight bias in healthcare settings through this 55-minute educational lecture from the University of Ottawa Heart Institute. Explore how weight stigma affects patient care, examine common misconceptions and prejudices about body weight, and discover evidence-based strategies to provide more equitable and compassionate healthcare services. Gain valuable insights into recognizing and addressing unconscious biases, understanding the complex factors that influence body weight, and developing practical approaches to create a more inclusive and supportive healthcare environment for patients of all sizes.