Bariatric Surgery Fears: the Dietitian's Role in Reassuring and Educating Pre-op Patients

Bariatric Surgery Fears: the Dietitian's Role in Reassuring and Educating Pre-op Patients is organized by Dietitian Central.

Live Event Date: Dec 16, 2021
Expiration Date: May 31, 2024

Overview:
As the prevalence of bariatric surgery for weight loss continues to grow, so does the amount of conflicting information available online. The misinformation can easily lead to fear and anxiety for pre-op patients. Dietitians have an integral role in separating fact from fiction and educating patients on realistic expectations after surgery. This webinar will provide you with the most common fears associated with bariatric surgery as reported by pre-op patients. By the end of the course, you will be equipped with a plan to prepare patients accordingly as they begin their journey toward surgery.

Learning Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this one-hour course, the participant should be able to:
• Identify the types of bariatric surgery.
• Recognize the most common fears that pre-op patients are experiencing.
• Understand the pivotal role that Dietitian’s have in educating patients on realistic expectations for post-op.
• Learn the Dietitian-led resources available for pre-op patients to take advantage of.
• Feel confident counseling new bariatric surgery patients on mindset changes.

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