Samantha Martin, a pediatrician specializing in adolescent medicine, and Jennifer Tomlin, an emergency medicine clinician, discuss the often-overlooked signs of eating disorders in emergency settings. They reveal the high mortality rates associated with these disorders and the common misdiagnoses due to vague symptoms. The conversation emphasizes the importance of early detection, the role of family dynamics in recovery, and critical screening techniques like the SCOFF questionnaire. They also cover the medical complications of eating disorders and the vital need for clinicians to probe deeper into patient histories.
