Issues of interest for treatment professionals.
Our mission “to serve as a catalyst for prevention, cures and access to quality care” would not be possible without dedicated treatment professionals. The collective efforts of medical professionals, researchers, therapists, support groups and care givers are essential to protect against the dangers of eating disorders and pursue a path of healing.
The information in this section is specific to treatment professionals. But you’ll find a host of terms and topics under general information. We recommend you start there and then augment your reading with the subjects covered here.
Information for treatment professionals:
Anorexia, Bulimia, & Binge Eating Disorder: What is an Eating Disorder?
Eating disorders such as anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating disorder include extreme emotions, attitudes, and behaviors surrounding weight and food issues.
Dental Complications of Eating Disorders: Information for Dental Practitioners
The frequent vomiting and nutritional deficiencies that often accompany eating disorders can have severe consequences on one’s oral health. Studies have found that up to 89% of bulimic patients show signs of tooth erosion.
Fifty Ways to Lose the "3Ds": Dieting, Drive for Thinness, and Body Dissatisfaction
Individuals involved with youth and adolescents, such as educators, parents, health professionals, and physicians can prevent the further development of issues and concerns regarding weight through their own actions and words of encouragement toward healthful eating practices and attitudes.
Incorporating Diversity in Your Prevention Efforts
Eating disorders affect people of every race, gender and age. When engaging in outreach efforts it is important to take into account the many different individuals and groups that you are trying to reach.
Securing Eating Disorders Treatment: Ammunition for Arguments with Third Parties
Unfortunately, some patients and families frequently have to fight to get the appropriate and necessary treatment for eating disorders. Here are some arguments to use when trying to secure treatment from an insurance provider or another third party.
Assisting Physicians in Eating Disorders Prevention
As health professionals, physicians play an integral role in educating and assisting individuals who may be struggling with body image, eating, or weight concerns.
Dental Complications of Eating Disorders
It is often the pain and discomfort related to dental complications that first causes patients to consult with a health professional. Dental hygienist and dentists are often the first health professionals to observe signs and symptoms of disordered eating habits.
Screening for Eating Disorders by Primary Care Physicians
As a primary care provider, you could be the first person to recognize and offer assistance regarding a patient's eating and weight concerns. Please incorportate these questions into your patient interviews.
The Physician's Role in Eating Disorders Prevention
Physicians can play an important role not only in treatment but also in the prevention of eating disorders.
WHAT'S UP DOC
WHATS UP DOC is a helpful guide for physicians. Using this handy acronym you will be sure to cover a wide array of significant topics with you patients.
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