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Chapter 2 - Causes and Formulation

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  12 June 2020

Jane Morris  and
Caz Nahman
Jane Morris
Affiliation:
Royal Cornhill Hospital
Caz Nahman
Affiliation:
Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
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Summary

Carers are a valuable resource for a patient who is suffering from a severe eating disorder. The treating team does need to respect confidentiality but also acknowledge the risks that a carer may need to be aware of when looking after a relative with an eating disorder.

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causesgeneticspsychosocial factorsformulation
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New to Eating Disorders , pp. 8 - 14
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2020

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