How to Advocate for Yourself at the Doctor's Office as a Fat Person

Navigating the healthcare system for people at a higher weight can be challenging. We spoke to a few experts for suggestions on how to advocate for weight inclusive care.

These 'Don't Weigh Me' Cards Are Game-Changing for Doctors Appointments

Addressing weight bias in medicine - Harvard Health

Fat People are Dying Because Doctors Won't Listen, by Rachael Hope, Fattitude

I'm Fat, and I'm Scared to Go to the Doctor—Sadly, I'm Not Alone

Fat bias at the doctor's takes serious toll - North Carolina Health News

What to Say at the Doctor's Office – Dances With Fat

Dear Doctor: Why Does Body Fat Cluster in Certain Areas? - Obesity Action Coalition

Advocating for Yourself at the Doctor's Office If You Are Overweight - GoodRx

Dismantling Medical Fatphobia - Pipe Wrench

HEALWA (@healwa) / X

What Is Medical Gaslighting? - How to Recognize It and What to Do

Some patients to their doctors: 'Please Don't Weigh Me Unless It's (Really) Medically Necessary.' - The Washington Post