“Obesity is a global public health problem affecting not only developed countries but also developing countries” (Poon & Tarrant, 2009, p . 2355). In Asian culture, obesity was not a cause for concern until recent statistics indicate that of the more than one billion obese individuals worldwide, one-fifth are from Asian ancestry (Poon & Tarrant, 2009). As obesity increases, so does the level of concern about patient satisfaction. Bias and discrimination occur at all levels of society, including in healthcare, and the goal of this study is to show how often this actually occurs (Poon & Tarrant, 2009). Importance of the problem Increasing obesity rates are taking a toll on the world. Asian culture (Poon & Tarrant, 2009). Individuals suffering from obesity are now experiencing comorbidities. Cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and hypertension are just a few of the disorders that have substantially higher rates that force people to seek medical attention. Studies have shown that in Hong Kong there is sufficient evidence that morbidly obese individuals carry with them such stigma that these individuals tend not to go out and seek medical treatment for fear of being ridiculed (Poon & Tarrant, 2009). This information alarmed the student nurse and provided the impetus to research how prevalent negative attitudes are toward obese patients. The reason why the topic was chosen was to express the need for change. When providing care, despite the amount of experience, the passion found in assisting a person in their time of need should mean everything. If you feel anything less than satisfactory, the quality of care provided may be compromised. Raise awareness of negative feelings and educate… at the heart of the paper… accredited nursing programs, to ensure appropriate levels of care. It is important to educate nurses and staff who are in direct contact with obese patients on the correct protocol. With proper education about obese patients, the overweight population can seek medical attention with satisfaction and ease. Overall, the research was simple and well explained. Works Cited Culbertson, M., & Smolen, D. (1999). RN student attitudes toward obese adult patients. Journal of Nursing Education, 38(2), 84-87. Miller, S., Alpert, P., & Cross, C. (2008). Overweight and obesity in nurses, advanced practice nurses, and nurse educators. Journal of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, 20(5), 259-265. Poon, M., & Tarrant, M. (2009). Obesity: attitudes of university nursing students and professional nurses. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 18(16), 2355-2365.