Question

Describe your thoughts on the role health care professionals should play in resolving the ethical issue obese discrimination

Answer 1

Role of health care professional in resolving ethical issue obese discrimination

                  # Obesity is already affect the mental and physical health of person so if we shows

                     discrimination it make the condition worse.so as a health care professional nurse

                     should

                                  * Give psychological support to obese patient through counselling.

                                   * Participate obese patients in group or social activities which help

                                     to improve their self confidence.

                                   * prepare diet (endomorphic) plan and educate about importance of regular

                                     exercise to lower body weight.

                                   * Educate family and relatives to avoid negative approches to obese patient

                                     and work together to manage the situvation.

                                   * Create peaceful environment around the bedside of patient for ensure active

participation in weight lossing measures.

* Inform incharge if anybody near the patient side hurt him because of the over

weight of body for taking action.

                                    * Good therapeutic communication with patient help to overcome anxiety

                                       related to his present condition.

                                    * Show videos or literature about people who are successfully reduce weight

                                       it act as a motivation tool for the patient.

                                     * Provide assistance in activities of daily living.