{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6419a446e1925b001131f24e/6a4237cef045c2057f3a4efe?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Live panel discussion on obesity with Dr Patrick Holmes and Dr Amar Puttanna","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6419a446e1925b001131f24e/1782724490138-df88bd7f-c76c-44f2-84ba-88122cb15c25.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>0.5 CPD hours</p><p><br></p><p>This discussion on obesity and its management, hosted by MIMS Learning editor Pat Anderson, took place at MIMS Learning Live South in London. Former GP Dr Patrick Holmes and consultant diabetologist Dr Amar Puttanna are part of the education provider Goggledocs and provided key learning points for GPs during the discussion.</p><p><br></p><p>Educational objectives</p><p><br></p><p>After listening to this podcast, GPs and other healthcare professionals should be better able to:</p><ul><li>Recall key facts about the impact of obesity in the UK</li><li>Understand how public health measures do (or don’t) work</li><li>Reflect on the importance of the GP’s role in obesity management</li><li>Be aware of how weight loss therapies fit into the obesity picture</li><li>Consider the effectiveness of new and future therapies&nbsp;</li><li>Improve the management of obesity within their practice</li></ul><p><br></p><p>You can access the website version of this podcast, along with key learning points, on <a href=\"https://www.mimslearning.co.uk/courses/podcast-obesity-panel-discussion-with-dr-patrick-holmes-and-dr-amar-puttanna\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">MIMS Learning</a>. MIMS Learning offers hundreds of hours of CPD for healthcare professionals, along with a handy CPD organiser and note-taking for appraisal.</p><p><br></p><p>Please note: this podcast is presented by medical editors and discusses educational content written or presented by doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals on the MIMS Learning website and at live events.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>MIMS Learning</strong></p><p><a href=\"https://www.mimslearning.co.uk/register\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Register for a FREE account</strong></a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.mimslearning.co.uk/courses/guidance-update-latest-nice-guidelines-on-type-2-diabetes-in-adults\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Guidance update: latest NICE guidelines on type 2 diabetes in adults</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.mimslearning.co.uk/courses/obesity-podcourse-with-dr-patrick-holmes-part-1-metabolic-vulnerability\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Obesity podcourse with Dr Patrick Holmes, part 1: metabolic vulnerability</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.mimslearning.co.uk/courses/simplifying-primary-care-management-of-obesity-1\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Simplifying primary care management of obesity</a></p>","author_name":"MIMS Learning"}