Obesity and COVID-19 in the Outpatient Setting: What Clinicians Need to Know
Tracking # 20-859612
Course overview
Multiple studies have demonstrated that patients with obesity are at increased risk for more severe COVID-19 disease. Physiological, anatomical, and psychological factors underly this increased risk and should be considered as patients with obesity are counseled about preventing SARS-CoV-2 infection and during the management of those who have COVID-19. Fortunately, guidance is being developed by the European Association for the Study of Obesity (EASO). In particular, the EASO recommends that clinicians continue to implement obesity management strategies despite social distancing or quarantine. COVID-19 is a new disease and the understanding of its pathophysiology and treatment continues to evolve. In addition to information about managing patients with obesity, clinicians need to remain current to understand how recommended therapies work and optimize their use as they become available.
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners - Physicians & Surgeons
Physician & Surgeon
State Medical Board of Ohio
Doctor of Medicine
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