General practice · Explanation & counselling

Help with weight

Medium

10 min station · 2 min reading · Recommended for Curtin Year 5 students

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2 min reading · 10 min station · reminders at 2 min

Instructions

You are a medical student on placement in general practice. Your next patient is Michelle Rennie, 42, asking for help to lose weight.

  1. Take a focused history

  2. Discuss the options and agree a plan with the patient

Nurse measurements today

Weight 102 kg, height 166 cm, waist 108 cm, BP 136/86; HbA1c last month 6.2%

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