Wednesday, June 19, 2013

AMA Decision To Classify Obesity As Disease May Have Treatment and Financial Implications

A.M.A. Recognizes Obesity As a Disease by Andrew Pollack.  The New York Times.  June 18 2013.

I include a quiz about the article linked to above in order to test and improve attention and recall.

(1)  The move could spur insurers to ______________>

(2)  It is hoped that the new definition of obesity as a disease will help in the fight against_______
_________________________.

(3)  True or False:  The A.M.A decision to define obesity as a disease is legally binding on the medical profession.

(4)  How will this decision impact marketing of obesity drugs?

(5)  How does Medicare Part D consider weight loss drugs?

(6)  What are three arguments against defining obesity as a disease?

(7)  One argument in favor of obesity as a disease is that it will reduce _____________.

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