A new study showed that patients are less likely to follow instructions from obese doctors. [1] It could be because we all have a negative stereotypical view on fat people. As a result, we find obese doctors hard to follow. In fact, it may be natural for us to not follow their instructions. If obese doctors cannot live a healthy life, how can they expect to instruct the patients how to be healthy? They should practice what they preach.
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[1] "Patients find obese doctors less credible" (The Vancouver Sun) [Online] 2013, http://www.vancouversun.com/health/Patients+find+obese+doctors+less+credible/8137681/story.html (Acccessed: 22 March 2013)
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