Illustrative priority for three hypothetical patients, compared to a ‘referent case’
| ‘Referent case’ | Patient 1 | Patient 2 | Patient 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commitment | No 0 points | No 0 points | No 0 points | Yes 79.81 points |
| Level of obesity | Obese (BMI 30 to <40 kg/m2) 0 points | Severe (BMI ≥40 kg/m2) 21.24 points | Very severe (BMI ≥50 kg/m2) 38.81 points | Very severe (BMI ≥50 kg/m2) 38.81 points |
| Obesity-related conditions (comorbidity) | No 0 points | No 0 points | Yes 26.80 points | Yes 26.80 points |
| Family history | No 0 points | No 0 points | No 0 points | No 0 points |
| Time on wait list | ≤6 months 0 points | 12 months (6×2.03) points | 12 months (6×2.03) points | 6 months 0 points |
| Assumed chance maintain substantial reduction in weight loss | 30% 0 points | 30% 0 points | 40% (10×1.00) points | 50% (20×1.00) points |
| Total priority points | 0 points | 33.42 points | 87.79 points | 165.42 points |
BMI, body mass index.