Table 3 Clinicians’ key learnings

Weight stigma during healthcare interactions can negatively impact health seeking behaviour and quality of care received; cause emotional distress, requiring preparation for and recovery from medical appointments; result in lasting impacts of ‘minor’ clinical interactions, and disordered and distressed eating

Language is important and words are powerful

Anti-fat stigma is oppression and a social determinant of health

There is a lack of inclusivity within the healthcare system which negatively impact access to care, care delivery and experiences, and representation of fat bodies

It is important to take a whole person approach to care

Appointments should be centered on patients’ priorities