Does size matter? Weight bias, stigma, and medical radiation technology practice in Canada

INTRODUCTION: Although biases are a natural part of the human experience, left unchecked, they can lead to considerable harm in the context of healthcare. Weight Bias and Stigma (WBS) is a pervasive bias rooted in the negative attitudes and perceptions of individuals in large bodies. WBS can result in poor health outcomes of large-bodied patients due to weight distraction, delaying or avoiding seeking care, and the presumption of …