Talking to Patients About Bariatric Surgery: Guiding Meaningful Conversations and Evoking Commitment to Change.

The purpose of this article is to discuss potential applications of a method of communication called motivational interviewing. This educational article is based on the book, Motivational Interviewing: Helping People Change, 3rd Edition. It is designed to introduce readers to the fundamental processes and core skills of motivational interviewing and how they may be applied in conversation with patients with obesity. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]