NP's working in weightloss clinic

djmatte, ADN, MSN, RN, NP · May 20, 2018

The only thing you have to fear is if you're doing something unethical.

DeeNP2017 · May 21, 2018

Thank you for your comment; i usually use up to date for prescribing so that i am using the standard of care and evidence based practice. And i follow the nursing code of ethics.

allnurses Guide · May 22, 2018

If you are prescribing appropriately you have nothing to fear especially if you are prescribing on-label.

If this is a shady weight loss clinic using abnormally large doses, clearly off-label medications without supporting literature, or prescribing to people who do not qualify medically...

Jules A, MSN · May 23, 2018

If you are prescribing appropriately you have nothing to fear especially if you are prescribing on-label.
If this is a shady weight loss clinic using abnormally large doses, clearly off-label medications without supporting literature, or prescribing to people who do not qualify medically...

Excellent advice although that entire specialty raises red flags for me. Is there actually research that supports the health risks vs benefits and results in long term improvement?

allnurses Guide · May 23, 2018

Excellent advice although that entire specialty raises red flags for me. Is there actually research that supports the health risks vs benefits and results in long term improvement?

I think the majority of that specialty falls into shades of sketch.

I have never seen good outcomes data on pure pharmacotherapy for the long-term. Ironically the best weight-loss meds we have now are diabetes meds and it won't be long before we see most of them being used off-label I bet (some are already on-label at different doses).