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No one wants to be told they're fat --but, it could save your life. The debate over HOW physicians broach the topic with patients so the MESSAGE is heard. That discussion.Now on New Hampshire Outlook. |
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Hello. I'm Beth Carroll. Welcome to New Hampshire Outlook -- Now, at our New time. Obesity -- It's been declared a public health emergency. Rates continue to rise and the problem is trickling down to our children. How does the medical community sound the alarm - and "trigger" the appropriate response without "offending" the very people they're trying to Reach. That debate in a moment -- but, first the NH story that stirred a lot of controversy on this issue. It involves A Rochester doctor -- who made national headlines -when he went public with his case -- that's now before the state's Medical Board. |
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TRT: It's advice he's given many times before. TR2: That advice and his frank approach -- backfired. Offended by his remarks, the patient filed a complaint with state health officials. The NH state attorney general launched an investigation -- Dr Bennett was asked to take a medical education course. DR BENNETT: 10:32:31 This woman did not overeat.magically over fed. see next patient.begins there 10:33:10 TRT 3: Melinda Haney -- heard the same advice. She says it may have saved her life. She has since organized a petition drive on Dr Bennett's behalf. SND BITE: MELINDA HANEY: 10:41:55- He's first one.told me I was obese. Right to be mad.who are going to be mad at dr bennett for telling you the truth TRT 4: Melinda has lost 140 pounds since hearing those words, she also lost her husband. SND BITE: MELINDA: at age of 38.diabetic, 6 stents. ones TRT: Not one to shy away from controversy.Dr Bennett has taken his case to the Press. It's drawn national coverage and sparked a widespread debate on Obesity. SNDBITE: MELINDA: 10:39:05-11 melinda: Doctors are afraid to talk about publicling.we're dying because of it. SND BITE: BENNETT 10:33:17 -:28 if they success in punishing me. out: emotionally charged. |
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A Hearing on the matter is slated for December. With the investigation pending the state Medical Board will not comment on the case. |
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Here to talk about Obesity -- and How doctors broach the topic with patients are: Dr. Terry Bennett , who's case is under review, Melinda Haney, one of his patients from Rochester, Dr. Jennifer Warren, who specializes in Obesity, Dr. Gary Sobelson from the NH Medical Society. Joining us by phone from San Francisco, Frances White, a long-time board member for the group NAAFA, -- the National Association to Advance FAT Acceptance. Welcome -- to all of you. Q Dr BENNETT: Why have you made this such a CRUSADE??? Q FRANCES: The story made national news. What's YOUR read on this. Does the Medical Community treat OVERWEIGHT patients differently??? Q MELINDA: You've been struggling with WEIGHT for a long time. Didn't listen when Dr Bennett FIRST told you -- YOU were obese. What do DOCTORS need to say to GET the message across??? Q DR WARREN: Physicans walk a FINE LINE when communicating with a patient. I would imagine for many doctors its DIFFICULT to talk to a patient about a WEIGHT problem. ** Is it a bigger problem for a doctor that's THIN.may come off as unsympathetic? Conversly.what about DOCTORS who are obese themselves -- RISK being accused of being HYPO-CRITICAL. ?? Q So, Everyone agrees.Doctors are OBLIGATED to tell their patients to lose weight if that person needs to. HOW you do it -- is the subject of debate. Q Dr SOBELSON: I understand the Medical Society has heard from a lot of doctors since this CASE has gone PUBLIC. What are they CONCERNED about? Q Are doctors worried they can't DISCUSS obesity without FEARING the anger of patients and an investigation like the one with Dr Bennett??? |
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Q FRANCES: Are their GUIDELINES.doctors should follow? Q BENNETT/WARREN/SOBELSON: Are their ESTABLISHED STANDARDS for Doctors when telling patients they are obese and need to lose weight. How do YOU broach The TOPIC?? Q MELINDA: Why isn't the message getting thru to PATIENTS.numbers of obese are growing???? Q DR BENETT: IF this causes doctors to think about how they can APPROACH sensitive topics -- isn't that a GOOD THING. Q DR SOBELSON: Doctors and medical professionals.RELUCTANT to discuss the specifics of THIS case.because its still ongoing. ** Let's talk about BEDSIDE manner. When does it become sanctionable? ** What is the process for FILING a complaint. If it was just about telling a patient to lose weight, they'd be disciplining most doctors. Q DR WARREN: Let's talk about TREATMENT. What do studies say about the sucess of WEIGHT loss Models being used. Don't studies show that FEW succeed? Q FRANCES/MELINDA: Has the Multi-BILLION dollar DIET Industry MISLED us about the health HAZARDS of being a few pounds overweight. ** MELINDA.what's worked for you??? Q DR WARREN: The younger you become overweight, the more likely you'll become an OBESE ADULT. Q DR SOBELSON: If a PATIENT is unhappy with how a doctor spoke to them -- offended. Leave and FIND a new one. Let the free market take care of matters. Q The notion of PHYSICIANS being REPRIMANDED for giving medical advice is unsettling to many in the medical community. They worry if state boards take on this issue -- it could have a CHILLING effect -- and physicians might avoid necessary communication. A REAL FEAR??? |
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DR BENNETT, DR WARREN, DR SOBELSON, MELINDA AND FRANCES -- thank you. Just a reminder if you missed any of this program or would like to watch it again-- New Hampshire Outlook is available online on-demand at nhptv.org/outlook You can also find streaming video of ALL of our broadcasts. |
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That's it for this edition of New Hampshire Outlook -- now at our NEW time. Thanks for watching. I'm Beth Carroll. We'll see you next time. |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 10/03/05 HOST: Beth Carroll Length: 4:40 minutes No one wants to be told they're fat, but it could save your life. The debate over how physicians broach the topic with patients so the message is heard. That discussion.Now on New Hampshire Outlook. Hello. I'm Beth Carroll. Welcome to New Hampshire Outlook -- Now, at our New time. Obesity -- It's been declared a public health emergency. Rates continue to rise and the problem is trickling down to our children. How does the medical community sound the alarm and "trigger" the appropriate response without "offending" the very people they're trying to reach. That debate in a moment, but first, the NH story that stirred a lot of controversy on this issue. It involves A Rochester doctor who made national headlines when he went public with his case that's now before the state's Medical Board. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Beth Carroll NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Dr. Terry Bennett\Rochester, Melinda Haney\Dr. Bennett's Patient |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 10/03/05 HOST: Beth Carroll Length: 22:30 minutes No one wants to be told they're fat, but it could save your life. The debate over how physicians broach the topic with patients so the message is heard. That discussion.Now on New Hampshire Outlook. Here to talk about Obesity and how doctors broach the topic with patients are: Dr. Terry Bennett, who's case is under review, Melinda Haney, one of his patients from Rochester, Dr. Jennifer Warren, who specializes in Obesity, Dr. Gary Sobelson from the NH Medical Society. Joining us by phone from San Francisco, Frances White, a long-time board member for the group NAAFA, the National Association to Advance FAT Acceptance. Welcome to all of you. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Beth Carroll NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Dr. Terry Bennett\Rochester, Dr. Jennifer Warren\Hampton, Melinda Haney\Dr. Bennett's Patient, Dr. Gary Sobelson\Pres., NH Medical Society, Frances White\NAAFA |
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GET A WHOLE NEW OUTLOOK… NH OUTLOOK IS NOW AIRING WEEKNIGHTS @ 7:30 P.M.! Here’s good news for those who told us they’d like to see NH Outlook air earlier in the evening: beginning Monday, October 3rd, you can watch us each weeknight @ 7:30 p.m.! For your convenience, shows also re-air @ 11:30 p.m., 1 a.m. and 6 a.m. Look for the Friday "Journalists Roundtable" discussion airing @ 11 a.m. during NHPTV's Sunday public affairs program lineup. And, you can watch us on the web anytime! All our programs are available at www.nhptv.org/outlook. ++++++++++++++++++ MONDAY, OCTOBER 3 Talking About Obesity Obesity is one of America’s leading health concerns. Some even call it an epidemic. But how do physicians talk to their patients about the issue? What if a doctor offends his patient by calling her obese and she files a complaint with the State Medical Board? How should physicians convey important and sensitive health information? We look at the issue of health professionals and bedside manner in this program. Guests include: Dr. Terry Bennett , whose case is under review, Melinda Haney, one of his patients from Rochester, Dr. Jennifer Warren, who specializes in obesity, Dr. Gary Sobelson from the New Hampshire Medical Society and Frances White, a long-time board member for the group NAAFA, the National Association to Advance FAT Acceptance. www.naafa.org TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4 Energy Rush The gas and oil shortage is fueling a rush on other forms of energy for the winter. Could there be a shortage? We’ll look at the rush to buy the hottest product on the market, wood pellet stoves. We’ll also talk to the folks at Abundant Life Wood and Gas Stoves in Chichester. And policymakers discuss what can be done to prepare for the winter heating season ahead. Energy Future Everyone is talking about the rising cost of gasoline, but few are talking about another challenge on the horizon: the shortage of electricity. That issue is the subject of a new study by Charlie Arlinghaus of the Josiah Bartlett Center. Charlie joins us in-studio to talk about the pending shortage. www.jbartlett.org WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5 Fall Foliage Forecast The fall foliage season is important to the state’s tourism industry. With high gas prices and the impact from Hurricane Katrina, NH’s Division of Travel and Tourism Development is offering a conservative prediction of what the industry can expect this fall. The division is expecting more than 7.7 million tourists to visit NH to see the fall foliage, a 1 percent increase over last year. A representative from Travel and Tourism Development discusses what the division is anticipating. Plus, we’ll talk about whether this will be a good year for leaf peeping. It’s already later than usual. www.visitnh.com THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6 Just Rye Harbor Although it’s only 43 acres on New Hampshire’s short coastline, a Hampton couple felt that Rye Harbor had a fascinating history. Thomas and Rosemary Clarie have written a book called Just Rye Harbor. The project began as a 20-page book of fishing tips, and expanded when the Claries realized the history of the harbor needed to be told. The authors talk with NH Outlook host Beth Carroll about their book. Making It in New Hampshire: North Country Glass In the small North Country town of Hillsboro, a husband and wife spend their days making decorative and functional pieces out of blown glass. In this episode of our series “Making It in New Hampshire,” we’ll meet Alex Kalish and Trish Dalto, watch as they create blown glass pieces, and learn how they work together to grow their business. www.northcountryglass.com/ FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7 Friday Journalists Roundtable Journalists from around the state discuss the week’s top stories. Guests TBA. ++++++++++++++++++++++++ NH Outlook is dedicated to statewide coverage of the people, places, politics, communities and culture that make the Granite State unique. NH Outlook airs weeknights @ 7:30 p.m., and again @ 11:30 p.m., 1 a.m. and 6 a.m. In addition, our Friday Journalists Roundtable edition, featuring journalists from around the state, will re-air Sunday mornings @ 11 a.m. during our public affairs lineup: NOW @ 10 a.m.; Washington Week w/ Gwen Ifill @ 10:30 a.m.; and The McLaughlin Group @ 11:30 a.m. You can also watch the program in RealPlayer, view past programs and get program updates on the Web at www.nhptv.org/outlook. For story ideas and program comments, please call 868-4334. If you no longer wish to receive this service, please send a return e-mail with “unsubscribe” in the subject box. |
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Monday October 3rd Coming up: The debate over how doctors talk to their overweight patients. I'm BC NH Outlook is next. Tuesday October 4th Coming up, high gas and oil prices are fueling a rush on other forms of energy for the winter. I'm Beth Carroll, details next on NH Outlook. Wednesday October 5th Coming Up: Will high gas prices impact fall tourism in the state? I'm Beth Carroll that's next on New Hampshire Outlook. Thursday October 6th Coming Up: the history of Rye Harbor as told in a new book by a New Hampshire couple. I'm BC join me next for New Hampshire Outlook. Friday October 7th Coming up: Journalists from around the state join me to discuss this week's top stories. I'm Beth Carroll New Hampshire Outlook is next. |
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