Determining the Need for Higher Level of Care in Eating Disorder Treatment

Exploring various approaches to assess when a person with an eating disorder requires more intensive care, including following guidelines based on BMI and weight loss, considering patient needs and documenting symptoms to advocate for increased support. The chapter emphasizes the importance of medical indicators like low blood sugar in advocating for higher levels of care, despite patient resistance, past negative experiences, and challenges faced by patients in larger bodies. Discussions also include the phenomenon of fainting in eating disorder patients, the importance of recognizing signs of distress, and exploring reasons behind fainting in individuals with eating disorders.