Eating disorders in the ED

RCEM accredited for 5-CPD points

Event summary 

This event gives insight into the physical and mental impact of eating disorders on patients and their carers. It will introduce the new Medical Emergencies in Eating Disorders (MEED) guidelines which are essential for correctly managing these patients in the ED.

Learning objectives: 

• What are the different types of eating disorders
• How people with eating disorders might present to the Emergency Department, in particular those cases where it is hidden
• The MEED Guidelines to guide treatment of those presenting acutely with an eating disorder

SLOs: 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 9 and 11

Syllabus areas: 

• CC3
• CP3&4
• GP4&9
• MHP2,4&5
• MHC 2,3,8
• EnP2&3
• EnC2
• NepP1
• NepC3
• SaP1
• SaC1

GMC Domains: 1, 2, 3 and 4

Please note, registration for this event will close on Tuesday 5 December at 08:00.