Making an immensely shocking disclosure, it has been revealed by a recently conducted countrywide survey that the Body Mass Index (BMI) of a physician may well calls its shorts over how effectively he/she cares and tackles patients suffering from issues related to overweight and obscenity.

The survey has found that physicians having normal BMIs are more expected to get involved effectively with their patients in significant weight-loss interactions as compared to those physicians who are themselves overweight or obese.

The study, which was carried out by researchers from the Baltimore-based Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and Medical Institutions, found a divergence of 30% against 18%, P=0.010, as stated above.

While expressing her opinion regarding the findings of the survey and what all consequences the disclosure may have on the health and safety of patients seeking treatment for overweight or obesity, the lead researcher of the study, Sara Bleich, said: “Our findings indicate that physicians with normal BMI more frequently reported discussing weight loss with patients than overweight or obese physicians”.

The findings of the study, which have been made available in the online edition of the journal Obesity, have also revealed that physicians having normal weight have more self-belief on their skills when it comes to providing counseling on issues related to diet management, 53% against 37%, P=0.002, as well as on the aspect of exercise, 56% as compared to 38%, P=0.001, all comparisons been made with their obese or overweight colleagues.

As a result, it has been highlighted by the entire issue that the body weight of your physician may well act as a hurdle in case you’re seeking quality and effective obesity care. A good know-how of the fact that the BMI of a physician can heavily influences the treatment being provided to patients, decisions related to weight management can be made qualitatively.