Patricia Westmoreland
Works in private practice and has expertise in the forensic aspects and medical complications of eating disorders. Board certified in internal medicine, general psychiatry, forensic psychiatry, and consultation-liaison psychiatry.
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Jul 14, 2025 • 1h 6min
3.11 Eating Disorders
In this insightful discussion, Dr. Anne O'Melia, Chief Clinical Officer at ERC Pathlight, and Dr. Patricia Westmoreland, forensic psychiatry expert, explore the complexities of eating disorders. They address how to identify when disordered eating requires clinical attention, detailing anorexia, bulimia, and ARFID. The conversation covers prevalence rates, high-risk populations, and emphasizes the urgent need for compassionate care and empathy in treatment. Listeners gain valuable insights into navigating levels of care and the critical role of building therapeutic alliances.
