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How a bariatric person feels being repositioned by carers in a clinical setting

November 24 2020

How a bariatric person feels being repositioned by carers in a clinical setting

"I have worked as a plus size demonstration model for medical equipment and education companies for almost twenty years. Over the years, I have had the chance to experience numerous methods of manual handling and being transferred and I have developed fairly definite views on my preferences. 
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Caring for bariatric patients

February 28 2020

Caring for bariatric patients

Caring for bariatric patients requires more staff and puts them at risk of injury. These challenges can be overcome by providing caregivers with the correct bariatric equipment. INTERVIEW WITH TRACEY: Tips for nurses caring for bariatric patients
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Is your healthcare facility designed to cope with bariatric patients?

February 25 2020

Is your healthcare facility designed to cope with bariatric patients?

Sufficient space and adequate weight capacity is always in the mind of a larger patient, which can lead to unnecessary stress and anxiety in any situation1. INTERVIEW WITH TRACEY: Finding flexible options in the healthcare facility for bariatric patients
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A bariatric patient’s journey at the hospital

February 21 2020

A bariatric patient’s journey at the hospital

Bariatric patients prefer healthcare workers to address, rather than ignore, their weight. INTERVIEW WITH TRACEY: One patient's interactions at the hospital  
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