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Springer Critical Care for Anorexia Nervosa The MARSIPAN Guidelines in Practice 1st Editon 2015 Hardbound by Paul H. Robinson, Dasha Nicholls
This book focuses on the role of the psychiatric, medical, nutritional and psychiatric assessment and management of severely ill patients with anorexia nervosa. Leading clinicians and researchers address the essentials of risk assessment, the identification of complications and the monitoring of treatment progress. Location of care and the role of the team are fully addressed, with due consideration of legal and ethical issues. Practical guidelines are included on risk assessment, management of acute and chronic physical problems, feeding during treatment and consent, as outlined in the MARSIPAN (2010) and Junior MARSIPAN (2012) documents. Critical Care for Anorexia Nervosa will be of value for medical and paediatric teams, GPs, psychiatrists and all health-care professionals involved in the treatment of acutely ill patients with anorexia nervosa. Introduction: Eating Disorders and the Body.- The role of the Child, Adolescent and Adult Psychiatric Teams.- The role of the Paediatric Medical Team.- The role of the Adult Medical Team.- The role of the Paediatric dietitian.- The role of the Adult Dietitian.- Legal and Ethical Issues.- Conclusion.