New session on acute medicine added to eating disorders programme

September 28, 2023

A new e-learning session has been developed to help healthcare professionals in acute medical roles identify, assess, and treat people with eating disorders.

The 60-minute resource includes information on providing medical assessment and treatment, admissions, transfer of care, appropriate treatment plans, and the psychological impact of eating disorders on patients, their families, and carers.

At the end of the session, there is a video demonstrating the assessment and management process in practice.

Eating Disorders in Acute Medical Settings has been developed by NHS England, Beat charity, and the Royal College of Psychiatrists. Learners can access it within the Eating Disorders Training for Health and Care Staff programme.