Severe and enduring anorexia nervosa: Fertile ground for iatrogenic development.

Published in: The International journal of eating disorders (2020)

Care providers and individuals with severe and enduring anorexia nervosa (SE-AN) are weathering a perfect storm in which the sickest patients receive the least evidence-based treatment and iatrogenic factors play a significant role. Examining access to treatment from an ethical perspective is one strategy for developing more objective protocols related to the care of individuals with SE-AN.

Keyphrases

anorexia nervosa
healthcare
palliative care
end stage renal disease
early onset
ejection fraction
quality improvement
prognostic factors
peritoneal dialysis
combination therapy
pain management
drug induced
affordable care act
decision making