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3.11 Eating Disorders

Psychiatry Boot Camp

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Understanding Eating Disorders: Challenges and Compassion

This chapter explores the intricacies of diagnosing and treating patients with eating disorders, highlighting the importance of a biopsychosocial approach. The speakers discuss the challenges posed by impaired patient insight and the significant medical and psychological implications of these conditions. Emphasizing the transformative power of empathy, they also address the high morbidity and mortality rates associated with eating disorders while reinforcing the potential for recovery through appropriate care.

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