NEDA TOOLKIT for Parents
Anorexia nervosa is a deadly disease with a 10% to 15% mortality rate; 15% to 25% of patients develop a severe
lifelong course. We believe that without intensive treatment in a residential program, [patient name’s and
condition], and the medical complications that it causes, will continue to worsen causing [him/her] to be at
significant risk of developing lifelong anorexia nervosa or dying of the disease. We understand that in the past,
your case reviewers have denied [patient] this level of care. This is the only appropriate and medically responsible
care plan that we can recommend. We truly believe that to offer a lesser level of care is medically negligent. We
trust that you will share our grave concern for [patient’s] medical needs and approve the recommended level of
care to assist in [his/her] recovery.
Thank you for your thorough consideration of this matter. Please feel free to contact us with any concerns
regarding [patient’s] care.
Sincerely, [PHYSICIAN NAME]
Cc: [YOU]
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