The National Institutes of Health consensus statement (1991) recommends that patients indicated for bariatric surgery be ‘‘selected carefully after evaluation by a multidisciplinary team with medical, surgical, psychiatric, and nutritional expertise”. Psychological evaluation of patients suffering from obesity and related disorders is crucial in enhancing surgical outcomes and providing holistic care, significantly improving their quality of life. Thus, psychologists dealing with obese individuals or patients with eating disorders and those indicated for bariatric surgery must be highly competent and aware of the latest guidelines on evaluation, reporting, and approaches in psychotherapy for such patients.
To gain more insights into psychological evaluation, join this exclusive session on “Psychological Evaluation” by the eminent speaker, Ms. Shelly, on 24 th February, 6:00 PM…
