Authors: Laurel Weaver Lydia Sit Ronald Liebman
Publish Date: 2012/01/26
Volume: 14, Issue: 2, Pages: 96-100
Abstract
In this review we discuss the treatment of anorexia nervosa AN in children and adolescents highlighting inpatient and outpatient psychiatric treatment AN is an illness that involves medical and psychological issues hence treatment often requires the seamless integration of several medical professionals It is important that the treatment model be unified and consistent as patients transition from inpatient to outpatient treatment We briefly describe the therapeutic principles involved in treatment of AN and then give examples of how we employ these principles across treatment settings and with multiple medical professionals
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