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Practical comprehensive treatment of anorexia nervosa and bulimia

by Arnold E. Andersen

Abstract: A comprehensive, practical treatment program for anorexia nervosa (AN) and bulimia details a single method of treatment based on historical principles and the author's own experience with hundreds of patients. The text provides background information for understanding these eating disorders and describes their clinical symptoms. Other topics include discussions of: specific guidelines for inpatient and outpatient treatment of AN and bulimia; impediments to outpatient treatment of AN; family and marital therapy; AN incidence and therapy in males; pregnancy and fertility in AN and bulimia patients; inpatient therapy responses; consultations with patients having eating disorders; results to be expected in therapy follow-up; guidelines for organizing an eating and weight disorder clinic; and future prospects for resolving eating disorders during the next decade. Many tables, figures, answers to commonly-asked questions, and case studies are included. (wz).