The Clinical Consult

Dr. Kasey Goodpaster discusses clinical issues relevant to obesity, weight management and bariatric surgery. She also indicates comorbid mental health issues that often present with each of these conditions and strategies to combat mental health issues and address weight loss goals.

Dr. Jeffrey Barnett discusses the importance of informed consent, what constitutes substantive changes in informed consent over time and the four (4) criteria for valid informed consent.

Dr. Jeffrey Barnett focuses on special considerations with regard to informed consent. He addresses challenges with informed consent in integrated care settings and making informed consent easy to understand for patients. Best practices for modifying informed consent in the face of cultural differences are also discussed.