77.2 an overview of the medical management of eating disorders

Adolescents with eating disorders may present with medical issues that affect all body systems and require coordinated and specialized medical care. Participants will learn about the following: 1) the complicating health issues that should be considered and screened for during the initial evaluation; 2) the growth and health concerns specific to adolescents with eating disorders; and 3) the medical monitoring and recommendations during the treatment process.
Source: Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry - Category: Psychiatry Authors: Tags: Clinical Perspectives 77 Source Type: research