Medical Management of Eating Disorders: A Practical Handbook for Healthcare Professionals

Birmingham, C. Laird,Beumont, Pierre J. V.

ISBN 10: 0521546621 / ISBN 13: 9780521546621

Published by Cambridge University Press, 2004

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Medical Management of Eating Disorders: A Practical Handbook for Healthcare Professionals
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication Date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521546621
• ISBN 13: 9780521546621
• Binding: paperback
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

Principles of treatment as well as methods of practice are fully covered in this practical guide to the medical complications of anorexia nervosa and related eating disorders. Psychiatric and psychological perspectives enhance medical and nutritional therapies and the text is supplemented by diagnostic color photographs of important physical manifestations of eating disorders. Although the volume is suitable for all health care professionals, special information is provided for general practitioners, nursing staff, family caregivers, and patients.

Book Description

The principles as well as the practice of treatment are fully covered in this practical guide to the medical complications and treatment of anorexia nervosa and related eating disorders. In addition to medical and nutritional therapies, psychiatric and psychological issues are addressed. This practical handbook also provides a clear and comprehensive primary-care guide to the care of women in ambulatory practice, emphasizing preventive care and well-woman care throughout the lifecycle of a woman. Although the text is suitable for all health care professionals, special information is provided for general practitioners, nursing staff, family carers and the patients themselves.