Designed for all HCPs required to prescribe weight-loss drugs for obesity
With the emergence of new NHS approved weight-loss drugs and an increasing demand for their use from patients, this webinar will equip you with the knowledge you require for rolling out effective prescribing whilst providing safe and effective advice. Clarify your understanding with this best practice guide to drug availability, patient eligibility, optimal dosage and side effect management.
1 hour Continuing Professional Development: what you will learn
Would you like to gain a practical understanding for prescribing weight-loss drugs and supporting your patients on them? View this on-demand video to benefit from shared experience and insight from your webinar leader, Professor Rob Andrews:
Support and guidance for you in your own time
Build your knowledge and confidence. Benefit from:
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Introduction and instructions
Professor Rob Andrews, Associate Professor of Diabetes and Endocrinology, University of Exeter Medical School
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Obesity management training: Your guide to NHS approved weight-loss drugs
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Questions and answers with Rob Andrews
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Close of webinar
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First-hand speaker experience
Rob Andrews is an associate Professor at the University of Exeter, an Honorary Consultant Physician at Musgrove Park Hospital Taunton.
At the University he leads a group that researches the role that exercise, and diet can play in the prevention and management of diabetes and Obesity. Ongoing studies include testing whether remote support can maintain activity in people with type 2 diabetes (MOTIVATE T2D) and people with morbid obesity; how apps can support weight loss in tier 3 clinics and which bariatric operation is best (ByBandSleeve). He is also leading on development of a Tier 3 Obesity database and patient app for the Society of Endocrinology.
In Taunton, Rob leads the Diabetes and Obesity Research team. Until last year he was the medical lead for a large multidisciplinary weight management service. This is a holistic service offering specialised dietary and exercise programs, drug therapy and bariatric surgery as well as running clinics for people with eating disorders and complications post surgery. In recognition of this service, Taunton is designated an International Centre of Excellence for Bariatric Surgery.