Obesity: A Disease

Obesity: A Disease


Episode 44: Article Reviews: Patient Assisted Virtual Physical

August 04, 2021

In this episode, OMA Chief Science Officer, Harold Bays, MD, FOMA, FTOS, FACC, FNLA, FASPC interviews Carolynn Francavilla, MD, FOMA to discuss a recent article on virtual physicals using telehealth. Topics covered include: Individualizing the telehealth physical exam, limitations and opportunities of the telehealth exam, and challenges for prescribing anti-obesity medications by telehealth.

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Episode Guests

Harold Bays, MD, FOMA, FTOS, FACC, FNLA, FASPC

Carolynn Francavilla, MD, FOMA

Resources Mentioned

The Telehealth Ten: A Guide for a Patient-Assisted Virtual Physical Examination