Abstract
• Psychological treatments continue to be the intervention of choice in patients with eating disorders. • GPs should be aware of the refeeding syndrome. • Many patients with eating disorders can be managed by their GP. • More complex cases may need shared care with a specialist clinical psychologist or psychiatrist. • There is now considerable research evidence as to the medical management of patients with eating disorders.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 29-34 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | Medicine Today |
| Volume | 6 |
| Issue number | 10 |
| Publication status | Published - Oct 2005 |
| Externally published | Yes |