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Podcast: Mayo Clinic Talks
Episode: Eating Disorders Edition: Medical Management of Eating Disorders in Primary Care
Description: To claim credit for this episode, visit: Mayo Clinic Talks Podcast: Eating Disorders Edition
Guests: Â Marcie L. Billings, M.D.; Paige I. Partain, M.D.
Host: Â Angela C. Mattke, M.D. (@DrAngelaMattke)
The medical evaluation for eating disorders is very important. It is the primary care provider’s role to rule out other causes of weight loss, especially when eating disorder signs might not be as apparent at the beginning or the patient isn’t entirely forthcoming. Additionally, the patient and their family have an inherent trust in a primary care provider as their...