Table 1 Patient scenarios used by the standardized patients

1

Patient has never thought about losing weight and doesn’t consider herself having a weight problem

2

Patient knows she has a weight problem, has tried losing weight on multiple occasions but finds it hard to manage long-term

3

Patient had a bad experience in the past with doctors that made her feel ashamed and humiliated

4

Patient is hesitant to talk about her weight since it makes her feel bad. She does not like her body shape and size

5

Patient did not know her weight was a medical problem and wants to learn how she can take control

6

Patient comes from an obese family and assumes that it is all genetic and nothing will work