Eating Disorders

Is it ethical to provide enteral tube feedings for patients with dementia?

, October 01, 2010

Research does not offer any clear support for or against this practice, making this a difficult decision for both the patient's family and the clinician.
 

Referral to a dietitian uncovers why this woman cannot lose weight

Louise Lee, MHA, PA-C October 12, 2009

This eating disorder is probably often missed in primary care because the condition is so difficult for providers to recognize.
 

Bulimia nervosa: Easy to hide but essential to recognize

Danielle Kruger, BS, RPA-C January 01, 2008

Ashamed of their behavior, patients with this disorder are more likely to present with vague complaints related to their compensatory weight control practices.
 

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