Balancing the Scales: The History, Ethics, and Future of Weight Loss Drugs

Presented By: Nicole Fleming

Course Duration: 2 hours

Subscription: 6 Months

CEU Credits: 0.2 PS

Balancing the Scales: The History, Ethics, and Future of Weight Loss Drugs

Price range: $37.49 through $49.99

Course Description & Objectives

Participants will explore the science of weight loss pharmacology. Learn about the origins of weight loss drugs, current medications such as GLP-1’s, and the benefits, risks, and controversy of this rapidly shifting field.

Participants will be able to:

Describe the risks and benefits of three weight loss drugs, past and present
Analyze how social determinants of health, such as socioeconomic status and access to care, influence the availability, utilization, and outcomes of these drugs
Assess the current field of available drugs, identifying trends and the impact on patient outcomes.

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Nicole Fleming, RN, BSN

Nicole is a registered nurse residing in Rochester NY. She attended the University of Rochester for degrees in ASL, Biology, and Nursing. She is now back in school at the University of Rochester working towards her Master’s as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. Nicole has worked in a variety of settings including inpatient, emergency, and outpatient pediatrics. She enjoys providing both formal and informal mentorship to aspiring Deaf/Hard of Hearing nurses and is a board member for the Association of Medical Professionals with Hearing Loss (AMPHL). Nicole became Deaf during college and now uses a combination of ASL, cochlear implants, and her wonderful service dog, Freya, to ensure complete access to the world around her. Outside of work, she is an avid rock climber and baker.