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Home » Hot Topics » Doctors should say fat instead of obese...

29/07/2010 08:33:57

gymnag_Paul
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The new England public health minister, Anne Milton, has said doctors should call patients fat rather than obese as this will have more of an emotional impact and spur them into action to do something about it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CLSlIlmVkVQ

What do you think?

Personally I think it will likely upset those who really need the support and help to better manage their weight - those people who won't be upset or offended likely aren't too bothered about their weight anyway.

Why not share your thoughts on this?

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Paul
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29/07/2010 11:02:39

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I agree, its just gonna put people off going to see the doctors and its rude. Saw on bbc news this morning talking bout this and how its insulting to be called fat, obese is the proper medicul term
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