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Syllabus of Seminar

Module 7 - The Humanistic Approach - Communication and humanities

Phase 2 – Case studies on Obesity and Eating Disorders


Teaching/learning method

Case-based learning. The teacher provides the students with a handout/case study.


Resources for Obesity

Case study 1. Pedro, a 16-year old boy with obesity

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Questions/Discussion points:

Questions (on the PDF) to be answered and discussed in class


External links

Motivational interviewing in brief consultations: role-play focussing on engagement
The video exemplifies how the interviewer’s positive attitude can surpass barriers in communication with a reluctant patient with obesity



Resources for Eating Disorders

Case study 2 Communicating with a patient with anorexia who is self-harming

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Questions (on the PDF) to be answered and discussed in class