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Challenges in eating disorder diagnosis and management among family physicians and trainees: a qualitative study

Abstract

BackgroundFamily physicians are one of the first points of contact for individuals with eating disorders (EDs) seeking care and treatment, but training in this area is suboptimal and insufficient. Specialized ED treatment programs often have long wait lists, and family physicians are responsible for patients care in the interim. The aim of this study was to identify the learning needs and challenges faced by Canadian family physicians and …

Authors

Tse A; Xavier S; Trollope-Kumar K; Agarwal G; Lokker C

Journal

Journal of Eating Disorders, Vol. 10, No. 1,

Publisher

Springer Nature

Publication Date

12 2022

DOI

10.1186/s40337-022-00570-5

ISSN

2050-2974