The aim of this webinar is to review the different available options for weight loss in Australia.

At the end of the webinar, the participant will be able to:

-Discuss the available treatments (Very Low Energy Diets (VLEDs), pharmacotherapy and surgery) to manage overweight/obesity in primary care.

-Review the evidence surrounding the cost- effectiveness of available weight loss interventions in Australia.

-Develop a follow- up plan to support weight loss and sustain it.

Presented by:

Dr Georgia Rigas

MBBS FRACGP

VMO-Obesity Doctor, St George Private Hospital, Kogarah. Sydney, NSW.

Senior Bariatric Medical Practitioner, Upper GI Surgery, Kogarah. Sydney, NSW.

Founding Chair-RACGP Obesity Management Network .