The British Obesity & Metabolic Surgery Society (BOMSS) has produced a new set of professionals standards aimed at helping surgeons achieve the highest possible level of conduct in bariatric practice.
The BOMSS Code of Ethics and the BOMSS Professional Standards Document set standards for bariatric specialists in a challenging area of surgery and healthcare. Commenting on the announcement, Mr Richard Welbourn, president of BOMSS, said: “Bariatric surgery is challenging due to the large size of patients, restricted laparoscopic access and the unique physiology of the severely obese. Weight loss and metabolic surgery requires advanced skills and specific training and is already carried out to an extremely high standard in the UK. We are working to ensure the highest standards of care are carried forward.” Both sets of guidance will be reviewed in 2015. The guidelines can be viewed via the BOMSS website, accessed at: www.bomss.org.uk
