This week we discuss the integration of medications and GLP-1s (like Ozempic) into weight management.
Dr Kaplan explains the ethical considerations of prescribing weight loss medications, the additional unexpected benefits of these medications for patients, the role of compounding pharmacies, and the evolution of virtual care in healthcare. Dr. Kaplan emphasizes the importance of patient experience, medication tolerability, and the future of weight loss treatments, including innovative medications on the horizon.
Dr. Jonathan Kaplan is a board-certified plastic surgeon and founder of Dr. Well by BuildMyHealth. Hosted by Dr. Jordan Vollrath, a family physician and mental health counsellor.
Links: Cherry Health: https://www.cherry.health/ Dr Well: https://www.drwell.com//
00:00 Introduction to Dr. Jonathan Kaplan 06:38 Ethics of Prescribing Weight Loss Medications 13:23 Cost Considerations and Financial Implications 20:23 Future of Weight Loss Medications 26:05 Personal Fitness Routines and Lifestyle Choices 31:44 The Evolution of Healthcare Pricing Transparency 37:10 Navigating Virtual Care Critiques 41:41 Understanding Compounding Pharmacies 47:56 The Future of Medication Access
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