ACEing the person-centred choice of anti-obesity therapy

Authors

  • Nishant Raizada Department of Endocrinology, University College of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India;
  • Sanjay Kalra Department of Endocrinology, Bharti Hospital, Karnal, India; University Centre for Research & Development, Chandigarh University, Mohali, India
  • Atul Dhingra Department of Endocrinology, Dr SS Tantia Medical College, SriGanganagar, India
  • Nitin Kapoor Department of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, Christian Medical College, Vellore, India; Non-communicable disease unit, Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47391/JPMA.26-29

Abstract

The "3 ACE Check List" is an innovative framework that aims to guide clinicians in selecting appropriate anti-obesity therapy. The 3ACE list consists of nine factors, attractively, alliteratively and accurately listed in three columns. These facets represent the entire biopsychosocio- environmental spectrum of determinants of obesity. It simplifies decisionmaking, by helping clinicians match therapeutic choices with individual patient characteristics, so as to optimize outcomes and satisfaction. We suggest the use of this model in obesity counselling and care.

Keywords: Biopsychosocial, counselling, obesity, overweight, person centred care

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Published

2026-03-26

How to Cite

Nishant Raizada, Sanjay Kalra, Atul Dhingra, & Nitin Kapoor. (2026). ACEing the person-centred choice of anti-obesity therapy. Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association, 76(04), 609–611. https://doi.org/10.47391/JPMA.26-29

Issue

Vol. 76 No. 04 (2026): APRIL

Section

BAROCRINOLOGY

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