Eating disorders: GPs are less likely to refer patients if they are not underweight, study suggests
Abstract
Eating disorders: GPs are less likely to refer patients if they are not underweight, study suggests Jacqui WiseOnly a quarter of adults with a diagnosed eating disorder are referred by their GP for specialist services, a study shows.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Obesity and Health Practices
Eating Disorders and Behaviors
Healthcare Systems and Challenges
Publication details
- Journal / source
- BMJ
- Publisher
- BMJ
- Volume
- 394
- Pages
- e100512–e100512
- Publication date
- 5 August 2026
- Language
- EN