I'm obese, but I still deserve to be treated right


By AGENCY

Doctors need to shed their bias when treating obese patients. — AFP

When Melissa Boughton complained to her obstetrician-gynaecologist about dull pelvic pain, the doctor responded by asking about her diet and exercise habits.

The question seemed irrelevant, considering the type of pain she was having, Boughton thought at the time.

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