Pocket Guide for the Assessment and Treatment of Eating Disorders: A Practical Resource for Clinicians

By James Lock, a leading expert in the field, this comprehensive guide is designed for clinicians who want to improve their skills in evaluating and treating eating disorders in children and adults.

The Need for Accessible Treatment

Unfortunately, most individuals with eating disorders lack access to specialty services, leaving them undiagnosed and untreated. This book bridges this gap by providing expert guidance for non-specialists, enabling them to develop the necessary clinical skills to help patients with eating disorders in their practices.

A Comprehensive Overview

The first chapter provides an in-depth overview of major eating disorders, including discussions on issues related to screening, race, culture, and gender. Subsequent chapters focus on specific diagnostic groups, each organized systematically to facilitate easy comparison across diagnostic categories.

Helpful Features for Clinicians

• Consistent chapter structure for quick access to information
• Key diagnostic checklists and rule-outs for accurate diagnosis
• Risks and epidemiology data for informed decision-making
• Presentation of psychiatric and medical comorbidity for comprehensive understanding
• Evidence-based interventions and treatments illustrated for effective patient care
• Clinical decision-making flow charts for streamlined treatment planning
• Common outcomes and resources for further reading and reference

Expert Guidance and Practical Application

Short narrative vignettes describing each evidence-based intervention for each diagnostic grouping provide valuable insights into effective practitioner-patient interactions. These vignettes cover a range of cases across the age spectrum, enriching the reader’s understanding and skills.

Evidence-Based Treatments

The book emphasizes evidence-based treatments, with evidential support graded according to slightly modified criteria developed by the American Psychological Association. This ensures that readers can rely on the most effective and trustworthy interventions.

A Practical Tool for Busy Clinicians

This authoritative guide is designed to fit in a lab coat pocket, providing busy clinicians with quick access to the most relevant and updated information on eating disorder assessment and treatment without overwhelming them with detail.

With its concise and accessible format, Pocket Guide for the Assessment and Treatment of Eating Disorders is an indispensable resource for healthcare professionals seeking to improve patient care and outcomes.