70 pg, paper, ‘08

This title describes working with families, children and other specialist populations, such as the elderly, men and minority groups. It helps primary care practitioners recognize eating disorders in people presenting with other problems, while the section on comorbidity discusses the treatment of eating disorders existing with other conditions.

This book is a comprehensive primer for GPs, dieticians, psychiatrist, and community health teams who need to incorporate a sophisticated awareness of the complexities of this field into their professional practice. Although it focuses on primary care, sufferers might also find it provides a useful background to self-help materials. Includes superb color illustrations.

CONTENTS:

1 – Diagnosis of Eating Disorders
2 – Causes of Eating Disorders
3 – Body Image Disturbance in Eating Disorder
4 – Compulsive Exercise and Over-activity in Eating Disorders
5 – Medical and Psychological Consequences of Eating Disorders
6 – Comorbidity
7 – What can a GP do? Management of Eating Disorders in Primary Care
8 – Psychological Support within the General Practice
9 – Advice, Education and Self-help
10 – Specialist Referral
11 – Medico-legal and Ethical Issues in the Treatment of Eating Disorders
12 – Children with Eating and Feeding Disorders
13 – Eating Disorders in the Family
14 – Eating Disorders in Boys and Men
15 – The Sufferer’s and Carer’s Viewpoint