Living with diabetes places a lot of focus on food, weight, and body image. Sometimes, this can lead to an unhealthy relationship with food, disordered eating, or possibly an eating disorder. If your client is having these problems, this resource may assist. Developed by the National Diabetes Services Scheme.
Physical Risk in Suspected Eating Disorders Mental Health Clinician Response Guide; Including Response Required, Indication / Symptom / Behaviour and Local Contacts for Action
A comprehensive information pack for general practitioners, including role of the GP, diagnosis, assessment, management, and referral.
Information for Primary Care Practitioners regarding COVID-19 and eating disorders. Outlining possible medical complications and recommendations
Developed by the Austin Adolescent and Child Eating Disorders Program 2018, this resource is to assist parents and carers in understanding the potential medical complications arising from an eating disorder.
GPs are likely to come into contact with someone with an eating disorder. NEDC have developed a range of health professional resources to support their roles in the prevention, identification, medical management and referral of patients with eating disorders.
Often referred to as, “the purple brochure,” this guide from the Academy for Eating Disorders’ (AED) Medical Care Standards Task Force, is intended as a resource to promote recognition of, and risk management in the care of, those with eating disorders.
A summary of the medical monitoring required for specific EDs including: effect of starvation / malnutrition, frequency of review or repeat management, and indications for medical admission to manage acute severe malnutrition and prevent refeeding syndrome.
Describes the laboratory assessments required when providing assessment and treatment for someone for an eating disorder
Aims to provide guidance to mental health clinicians around continuing to support clients in light of COVID-19