Doctors less likely to bond with overweight patients

Published: April 24, 2013 2:17am EDT

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John Hopkins University

Doctors do not develop personal connections with overweight patients, a study shows.

A person’s weight does not affect a doctor’s ability to provide medical advice, only their ability to show empathy and concern for patients, say the researchers.

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