Identifying Gaps in the Understanding of Eating Disorders Amongst Medical Students Across South Wales Using a Cross Sectional Survey

Aims: Eating disorders are complex, serious illnesses that can result in physical and psychiatric co-morbidities, medical emergencies and progressive health consequences. The aim of this service evaluation was to explore current knowledge and understanding of eating disorders amongst medical student...

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Main Authors: Rhiannon Kihara, Thomas Prew, Umer Jalal, Lois Bown, Isabella Jurewicz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Cambridge University Press 2025-06-01
Series:BJPsych Open
Online Access:https://www.cambridge.org/core/product/identifier/S2056472425104730/type/journal_article
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Summary:Aims: Eating disorders are complex, serious illnesses that can result in physical and psychiatric co-morbidities, medical emergencies and progressive health consequences. The aim of this service evaluation was to explore current knowledge and understanding of eating disorders amongst medical students in South Wales, and evaluate current teaching and training.
ISSN:2056-4724