Eating Disorders have the highest mortality rate of any other mental illness. The prevalence of anorexia nervosa is estimated to be up to 1.7% in adolescence. Brought to you by Beds and Herts Faculty, this open-to-all brief training will focus on recognition, risk assessment and medical management of patients with eating disorders, with a focus on severe anorexia nervosa.

Learning Objectives:

  • Recognition and assessment of eating disorders, in particular anorexia and bulimia
  • Most frequent comorbidities
  • Medical risk assessment and management (including physical examination, bloods, ECG, supplements when and where to refer)
  • Prevention, assessment and management of medical complications, including osteoporosis, refeeding syndrome and Wernicke encephalopathy
  • Guidance on remote consultations

Webinar Chair:

Dr Emma Salik, RCGP Beds and Herts Faculty Education Lead

Webinar Speaker:

Dr Sara Morando, Consultant Psychiatrist, North London Priory Hospital

Pricing

  • Associate in Training – £15
  • RCGP Member – £20
  • Non-Member – £30