The Obesity Management Association, OMA, was established to regulate and monitor the United Kingdom Obesity Management slimming sector, providing Patient safety and care and a voice for the doctors and clinic owners in the growing debate and concerns about the treatment of obesity.

This document has been produced to answer many frequently asked questions and fulfil the following objectives;

• Present the public with accurate information on their rights and expectations as patients
• Warn patients against the use of herbal remedies that are potentially dangerous and might result in death
• Explain the dangers of buying drugs on the internet
• Correct misinformation concerning the effectiveness and prescribing of appetite suppressant drugs.
• DAILY MAIL ONLINE NEWS (27th June 2008) :
  Woman dies after buying banned slimming pills on the internet

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