Treatment needs are assessedand managed on a case by case basis, including through discussion between the individual,their family and health professionals.Boththe NICE and the SIGN obesity guidelines provide advice for GPs and healthboards to assess the suitability of interventions.the Scottish Government will publish guidance on the appropriate treatment and referralpathways for patients with unhealthy weight and on the provision of weight lossservices by the end of 2008.We shall publish further detailsof planned activities...