Speaker(s):
Ragen Chastain (she/her)
Speaker, Writer, Researcher, Board Certified Patient Advocate
Author: The Weight And Healthcare Newsletter
Co-author: HAES Health Sheets, Weight-Neutral Healthcare Guides
Speaking: sizedforsuccess.com
Current Study: Experiences of Weight Stigma and Iatrogenic Harm in the Highest Weight Patients
Objectives:
1. Understand the types of weight stigma and how they can impact care
2. Compare the weight-centric and weight-neutral paradigms
3. Learn practical strategies for reducing weight stigma from your practice
4. Learn practical strategies to improve care and outcomes in higher-weight patients