Program #797 • Available Friday, March 22, 2002
Certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
through Tuesday, March 22, 2005
Eating Disorders
Faculty
B. Timothy
Walsh, MD
Ruane Professor of Psychiatry
Director, Eating Disorder Research Unit
New York State Psychiatric Institute
New York, NY
Evelyn
Attia, MD
Associate Clinical Professor of Psychiatry
Clinical Co-Director, Eating Disorder Research Unit
New York State Psychiatric Institute
New York, NY
Michael
J
Devlin, MD
Associate Professor of Clinical Psychiatry
Clinical Co-Director, Eating Disorder Research Unit
New York State Psychiatric Institute
New York, NY
Program Description
Anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa are eating disorders
characterized by severe disturbances in eating behaviors. Primarily,
they occur among young, otherwise healthy women who become
overly concerned with body shape and weight. Men may also be
affected. Recently, a third syndrome of disturbed eating behavior,
called binge eating disorder, has been described in middle-aged
men and women with significant obesity. Primary care physicians
can be instrumental in identifying, diagnosing, and initiating treatment
for these disorders. Effective treatments are available, including
consultation with specialists affiliated with eating disorder clinics.
Using a case review approach, Dr. Walsh and colleagues offer
insights into these disorders, and they provide clinicians with
strategies to effectively diagnose, treat, and refer these patients.
Viewers can learn more about the Eating Disorders Clinic by visiting
the clinic’s website at www.eatingdisordersclinic.org.
(60 minutes)
Credit Information
Up to 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
This activity is designed for primary care physicians, psychiatrists, pediatricians,
and other health care professionals with an interest in eating disorders.
Learning Objectives
After taking part in this CME activity, participants should be able to:
CME Credit Designations
ACCME The Network for Continuing Medical Education (NCME) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
AMA NCME designates this educational activity for a maximum of 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their
participation in the activity.
AAFP This activity has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 2 Prescribed credits by the American Academy of Family Physicians. AAFP accreditation begins Saturday, March 22, 2003. Term of approval is for one year from this date, with option for yearly renewal.
AOA This activity is eligible for up to 2 hours of credit in Category 2-A of the American Osteopathic Association.