Objective This study examined the influence of primary care physicians' knowledge of and
attitudes to eating disorders on their treatment decisions. Method A sample of primary care …

Research indicates that individuals suffering from an eating disorder (ED) consult their
general practitioners more frequently than those without an eating disorder. However, little is …

Objective: This study examined the influence of clinical and nonclinical features of case
presentation on the diagnosis and treatment of eating disorders in primary care. Method …

Background Family physicians are one of the first points of contact for individuals with eating
disorders (EDs) seeking care and treatment, but training in this area is suboptimal and …

OBJECTIVE To assess the attitudes and behaviour of family physicians toward patients with
eating disorders (EDs) and to assess these physicians' ongoing learning needs. DESIGN …

Despite the prevalence of and risk associated with disordered eating, there are few
guidelines for counselors on how to conduct an eating disorder assessment. Given the …

Background Hospitalisation for an eating disorder is rare, however treatment in the acute
medical setting can be a life-saving admission. While the multidisciplinary team delivers …

In the years preceding diagnosis, individuals with anorexia nervosa (AN) attend more
primary care appointments than their peers. Primary care physicians (PCPs) may be …

Objective This study examined the eating disorder mental health literacy of psychiatrists.
Method A sample of psychiatrists completed a questionnaire measuring knowledge of and …

With their myriad of serious and occasionally life-threatening physical sequelae, in addition
to their complex emotional issues, individuals with eating disorders can be among the most …