Why is there fat bias when an ors treats a slim patient differently from an obese patient with the same injury.

Imperfect world: This shouldn't be but unfortunately we live in an imperfect world. People often are fearful when outside of the comfort-zone. We perceive things differently and the way we feel affects how we react to the environment, in this case treating other people. Unfortunately, some obese patients do get the unfair treatment and i wish that isn't the case. Personality plays a big role. Pick doc u get long!

Perhaps: I can't speak for everyone but justifiably or not some healthcare providers may well feel that at least a part of the injury might have been sustained due to obesity's effect on one's body. It is also likely that it is harder to examine an obese person than a normal-weight one. On the other hand, it may also be your own perception . If you are obese, losing weight can only help.