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Obesity Surgery - Patient Safety and Best Practices
Stephanie B. Jones, MD and Daniel B. Jones, MD, MS
There continues to be a growing concern for the epidemic of overweight and obesity, not only in the U.S. but abroad as well. The disease of obesity carries with it a variety of social and medical issues, specifically the increasing awareness and concern related to weight loss surgery. This text is designed to meet the education needs of a highly diverse mix of target audiences, increasing its effectiveness in providing health care professionals with the most current information on patient safety and best practice options, and maximizing the impact on curbing this epidemic and improving the quality of life for patients.
Bariatric Times Book Review
Topics Include
- Weight Loss Stratagem
- Patient Education & Support
- Patient Coverage and Access
- Hospital Decision Making
- Patient Safety
- Medical Evaluation
- Outcomes after Weight Loss Surgery
- Technical Advances
- Special Issues/Controversies
- Restoring Health: Long Term Success
- Media
- Legal & Tort Issues
- Implementing Solutions
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