No longer just a great idea, The Eating Disorders Clinical Pocket Guide is a goldmine of tables, advice, and guidelines for doctors, nurses, dietitians and counselors in every area of practice.

Appropriate for those who specialize in eating disorders, but especially for those who don't, and spectacular for students and interns interested in the field; The Eating Disorders Clinical Pocket Guide combines the most up to date references on eating disorders with specialized info you can't get anywhere else. Sections include:

• Diagnostic criteria as well as criteria for each level of care;
• Related ICD-9 codes;
• Assessment guidelines and sample assessment questions;
• Physical signs, medical concerns, and which labs to assess;
• Drug-nutrient interactions for psychoactive medications used with eating disorders;
• Healthy weight guidelines and guidelines for recommending weight gain, loss, and maintenance;
• Meal planning guidelines for each eating disorder;
• Enteral feeding guidelines and labs to prevent and monitor refeeding syndrome;
• Criteria for referral to mental health, nutrition, medical care, and/or more intense treatment;
• Resources for professionals and for family members, including recommended books and websites;
• Eating disorders in special scenarios such as bariatric surgery, diabetes, and athletes;
• Plus comprehensive detail on additional eating disorders and nutrition topics.

Information is geared in a way that any health professional can utilize, whether experienced or brand new to eating disorders care. The Eating Disorders Clinical Pocket Guide summarizes the best and most practical data from a whole shelf of eating disorders books into an easy-to-use format. Find what you need at a moment's notice. Sturdy construction will stand up to daily use.