People who are overweight or obese often fear that healthcare providers are biased because of their weight. And, clinicians often express dissatisfaction in caring for obese patients. In combination, these observations raise potential concerns that obese patients might receive lower quality of medical care. However, according to a new study published in the April 7 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association, obese patients are no less likely to receive recommended preventive care than other patients.
