This Masterclass Is For You!

Whether you're living with knee pain that's being dismissed due to your weight, facing surgical denial based on BMI requirements, or working with patients who encounter these barriers, this masterclass provides the evidence and tools you need to navigate weight stigma in orthopedic care and fight for appropriate treatment.

  • You've been diagnosed with osteoarthritis but told you need to lose weight before having knee replacement surgery

  • You want to understand the actual risks and benefits of knee surgery versus the dangers of pre-surgical weight loss requirements

  • You need evidence-based tools to challenge BMI-based surgical denials and advocate for appropriate medical care

  • You're looking for specific language and references to use with healthcare providers who focus on your weight rather than your symptoms

  • You want to learn how to navigate the healthcare system effectively when facing weight-based discrimination

Course curriculum

    1. Please read this before you begin

    1. Video

    2. Audio

    3. Transcript

    1. Explore the slides

    2. Download the slides

    3. Decision Appeal Template Letter

About this course

  • £40.00
  • 7 lessons
  • 1 hour of video content

What You'll Get

  • Information

    Clear, research-backed explanations of osteoarthritis, knee replacement outcomes, and why weight loss doesn't improve surgical results. Access cutting-edge studies including the latest research on pre-operative weight loss and surgical complications

  • Advocacy

    Specific scripts and strategies to challenge weight-based care restrictions, including downloadable appeal letter templates with pre-loaded references. Learn exactly what to say when healthcare providers deny you care based on BMI, and discover your legal and ethical rights as a patient.

  • Choice

    Multiple ways to access the information that works best for you - watch the video, listen to the audio, or work through the downloadable slides. Plus access to all the research references so you can verify every claim and use the evidence in your own advocacy efforts.

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Meet Your Instructor

Asher Larmie

Asher is a weight-inclusive GP and leading expert in dismantling weight stigma in healthcare. Known as "The Fat Doctor," he brings both professional expertise and a deep personal understanding of the impact of weight stigma on patient care. His approach combines rigorous medical knowledge with a commitment to evidence-based, weight-inclusive healthcare.

What We'll Cover

  • Understanding Knee Pain and Osteoarthritis
  • Diagnostic Evidence on Weight Loss and Surgery
  • Medical Ethics and Your Rights
  • Why Weight Loss Surgery Increases Risk
  • Fighting Back: Practical Strategies

Stop Letting Arbitrary BMI Limits Stand Between You and Proper Healthcare

Your pain is real. Your need for treatment is valid. Your weight should never determine your access to life-changing surgery. Join this comprehensive masterclass to gain the knowledge and tools you need to advocate for evidence-based knee replacement surgery

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