Patients using medication for weight loss should beware if:

• Any advertisement fails to identify the actual physician name
• An aide, rather than the doctor, sees you on return visits
• The frequency of visits exceeds 2-4 weeks
• The doctor doesn't adhere to the standards of The American Society of Bariatric (weight loss) Physicians

Always remember:

• You must have a physical exam and blood tests
• A doctor personally must inspect each bottle of pills for accuracy before dispensing

Ask:

• If the doctor is Board Certified and a member of The American Society of Bariatric (weight loss) Physicians
• All fees to be disclosed in advance by phone or letter

October 28, 2008
Rules regarding medical advertising - Click here to see checklist prepared by Erin Aebel, Esq. of Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP. (Shared with permission)


September 30, 2008
FSBP holds special break-out session at annual ASBP conference -  Erin Aebel, attorney, as guest speaker


June 2, 2008
On-line tutorial on dispensing from your office now availabe from Medical Board


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