An estimated 1.1 million Australians, or 4.5% of the population, are currently living with an eating disorder. Nearly a third of Australians are dissatisfied with their body. 27% of Australians with an eating disorder are under 19 years old, highlighting the urgent need for early intervention.

Join us online for the update in risk assessment for eating disorders associated with body image distortion, successful history-taking techniques and effective communication strategies to detect red flags. This session aims to equip General Practitioners with the latest knowledge and tools to effectively identify and manage eating disorders in general practice settings. Part of Hazelhurst CPD series.

Presented by:

Samantha Hayes, Registered Psychologist, Credentialled Eating Disorder Clinician certified by the ANZAED

Emma Robertson, Credentialled Eating Disorder Dietitian, Director of the Liberation Clinic in Miranda, Sydney. 

Objectives of this talk:

• early warning signs and symptoms of Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating Disorder and ARFID
• strategies to address effectively signs and symptoms
• medical and dietary history taking and use of appropriate language
• diagnostic categories with focus on de-centering BMI
• risk assessments of the severity of eating disorders and associated health risks
• appropriate referrals based on eligibility criteria and different levels of care
• patient communication and support systems
• ambivalence and low carer concern, patient management in the community.

Target audience: GPs, Psychologists and Dietitians.

Other health professionals whose line of work is relevant to the topic are welcome to register

Please note the topics and speakers are subject to change. Please check back for updated information.

*Please note GP Registrars who wish to register for CPD events and do not have a member number will need to contact the CPD Department on 1300 986 991