Open AccessA survey of primary care physician referral to bariatric surgery in Manitoba: access, perceptions and barriers
Author(s) -
Mostafa H. El-Beheiry,
Ashley Vergis,
Jung-Un Choi,
Kathleen Clouston,
Krista Hardy
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
annals of translational medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2305-5847
pISSN - 2305-5839
DOI - 10.21037/atm.2020.01.69
Subject(s) - referral , medicine , primary care , perception , family medicine , primary care physician , psychology , neuroscience
PCPs appear to underestimate the efficacy of bariatric surgery in the treatment of obesity and feel ill-equipped to counsel patients. Further education related to bariatric surgery may improve PCP comfort in counselling and long-term follow-up.
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