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The role of the family physician in eating disorders.
Full Abstract
The steady increase in Eating Disorders (ED) during the last three decades has raised increasing concern over the early diagnosis and treatment of this disease. Due to the multi-factorial etiology of ED, treatment is complex, prolonged, and demands a team approach. Family physicians are often approached first for consultation following the patient's initial physical complaints. For this reason, the general practitioner can play a critical role in the early diagnosis and treatment of these disorders. By asking the appropriate questions and providing relevant information, the family physician (FP) may be able to refer the patient to treatment necessary for recovery, as well as assist in this process. Because the family physician typically has previous acquaintance with the patient and her family, he or she may be of considerable import to creating a therapeutic liaison and support framework with the professional team. This article will discuss the potential involvement and significance of the family physician in the successful diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of ED. The importance of the FP in the decision for hospitalization, referral, and follow-up is emphasized, as well as the pivotal role of the FP as a multi-disciplinary team coordinator.
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Author information
Author/s: Sayag, Shlomit (S); Latzer, Yael (Y);
Affiliation: Misgav Health and Social Services Center, Klalit Health Services, Haifa, Israel. sh.sayag@yuvalim.com
Journal and publication information
Publication Type: Journal Article
Journal: International journal of adolescent medicine and health (Int J Adolesc Med Health), published in England. (Language: eng)
Reference: -2002 Oct-Dec; vol 14 (issue 4) : pp 261-7
Dates: Created 2003/03/04; Completed 2003/05/15; Revised 2004/11/17;
PMID: 12613108, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 11/6/2008)
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