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

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

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.

314 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 2004