Prevalence and management of people with eating disorders presenting to primary care: a national study.

Australian & New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 0004867421998752

Authors: Ivancic, L., Maguire, S., Miskovic-Wheatley, J., Harrison, C., & Nassar, N.

Primary care practitioners are well placed to support diagnosis and appropriate treatment of eating disorders as they are often the first point of contact with the health care system. However, little is known about management of eating disorders in primary care. We aimed to estimate the prevalence of management of eating disorders in primary care and identify how these disorders are managed.

Key Topics: Treatment, early intervention, early identification