Webinar: Understanding the updated obesity clinical guidelines

In this webinar, Dr Simone Gonzo explains the latest updates to the clinical guidelines for obesity management, based on the "Australian Obesity Management Algorithm: A Simple Tool for Primary Care".

The webinar and Q&A provides valuable insights from the position statement, developed by a collaboration of leading organisations including the Australian Diabetes Society, the Australian & New Zealand Obesity Society, and the Obesity Surgery Society of Australia & New Zealand.

Learn about the new clinical guidelines for managing obesity, designed to help primary care providers make evidence-based, patient-centred treatment decisions.

Explore the complexities of obesity, its multifactorial causes, and effective dietary interventions, and the roles of physical activity and pharmacotherapy in treatment. Special attention is given to considerations for diverse patient populations — such as young adults, older adults, and pregnant women — to ensure you gain a comprehensive understanding of how to apply these guidelines in practice.
 
Watch this essential update to enhance your ability to manage obesity effectively and improve patient outcomes in your primary care setting.

Webinar recording

What's next?

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Dr Simone Gonzo

began working in healthcare as a registered nurse in hospitals throughout Queensland in 2003. After making the change to medicine, she graduated with an MBBS from The University of Queensland in 2010 and gained FRACGP in 2015. Dr Gonzo enjoys all aspects of general practice including family health, mental health, chronic disease management, and complex primary care. She also has a special interest in teaching and training GP registrars and medical students. Dr Gonzo is a champion of general practice and promotes the importance of this specialty in the healthcare landscape. 

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