Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders 5th edition (DSM-5) criteria:
Restriction of energy intake relative t...
Multidisciplinary team approach is considered the state of the art standard of care and includes medical monitoring, nutritional counseling, and psychological treatments.
Family-based treatme...
Ongoing medical monitoring with emphasis placed on overall vital signs and not on weight alone
Goals are set for nutritional rehabilitation. Meal plans are established and reassessed at ea...
Academy for Eating Disorders. Critical Points for Early Recognition & Medical Risk Management in the Care of Individuals with Eating Disorders. 3rd ed. http://www.aedweb.org/ima...
307.1 Anorexia nervosa
307.59 Other disorders of eating
F50.00 Anorexia nervosa, unspecified
F50.01 Anorexia nervosa, restricting type
F50.02 Anorexia nervosa, binge eating/purging type
F50....
Q: If the patient presents with severe low mood, why not start them on an antidepressant right away?
A: Many of their depressive symptoms may be secondary to the effects of their malnourished state...
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Underweight Female on Scale Unlabeled