title: Eating disorders--the role of the nurse.
abstract: The role of the nurse in the treatment of eating disorders requires a wide range of skills and confidence in managing high levels of anxiety. For many patients, the nurse is the key professional involved in their care and is in a position to offer significant treatment and support to individuals who suffer these distressing problems.
authors.affiliation: Annex Nursing Development Unit, Pathfinder NHS Trust, London.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Halek
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000339:Affect; D001835:Body Weight; D004032:Diet; D004644:Emotions; D001068:Feeding and Eating Disorders / Q000451:nursing* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000523:psychology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010553:Personality Development