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. 2018 Dec 1;153(12):1160-1162.
doi: 10.1001/jamasurg.2018.2702.

Preference for People-First Language Among Patients Seeking Bariatric Surgery

Rebecca L Pearl  1 , Kaylah Walton  1 , Kelly C Allison  1 , Jena Shaw Tronieri  1 , Thomas A Wadden  1
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Preference for People-First Language Among Patients Seeking Bariatric Surgery

Rebecca L Pearl et al. JAMA Surg. .

Abstract

This survey study evaluates responses to people-first language and terms for describing a body mass index of 40 or more among patients seeking bariatric surgery and explores patients’ receptivity to discussing weight stigma in weight management.

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Conflict of interest statement

Conflict of Interest Disclosures: Dr Pearl reported serving as a consultant for Weight Watchers, Int. Dr Allison reported receiving funding from an investigator-initiated study from Novo Nordisk. Dr Tronieri reported serving as a consultant for Novo Nordisk. Dr Wadden reported serving on advisory boards for Novo Nordisk and Weight Watchers, Int. No other disclosures were reported.

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