Podcast Episode 29: Beyond the Scale: Advancing Compassionate, Evidence-Based Obesity Care

Host: Anna Morgan-Barsamian, MPH, RN, PMP, Senior Manager, Training & Education, NaRCAD

A conversation with Silvana Ferrara, RPh, Academic Detailer, Centre for Effective Practice
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Tag: Podcast Series, ​Obesity

When it comes to obesity, how can we shift the conversation from individual choices to recognizing and treating it as a chronic medical condition?
 
Empathy, evidence, and personalized clinician education are reshaping obesity care. We explore the evolution of obesity as a complex chronic disease, strategies for addressing weight bias and stigma in healthcare, and why creating a trusting, supportive environment for patients is just as essential as staying current with the latest clinical evidence. 

Click here for the audio transcription.

"Empathy isn't separate from evidence-based care - it's part of it. The science tells us that respectful, non-stigmatizing communication strengthens the therapeutic relationship. It improves patient engagement and it supports long-term outcomes. So when patients feel heard, respected, and supported, they're much more likely to stay engaged in their care."
-Silvana Ferrara, RPh

Biography. Silvana Ferrara is a dedicated pharmacist with over 25 years of experience across community and long-term care settings. Since 2018, she has served as an academic detailer with the Centre for Effective Practice, providing one-on-one educational visits to primary care physicians and nurse practitioners. She remains committed to supporting the advancement of knowledge translation in primary care. Silvana obtained her pharmacy degree from the University of Toronto.
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