title: An introduction to anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa.
abstract: Nurses may come into contact with patients who have anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa. The authors discuss the signs and symptoms of these illnesses and outline treatment options for patients with eating disorders.
authors.affiliation: St George's Eating Disorder Service, Springfield Hospital, London. beverley.murphy@swlstg-tr.nhs.uk
authors.forename: Beverley
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Murphy
authors.forename: Yvonne
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Manning
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000856:Anorexia Nervosa / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000451:nursing* / Q000523:psychology; D001521:Behavior Therapy / Q000379:methods; D015992:Body Mass Index; D002032:Bulimia / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000451:nursing* / Q000523:psychology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009730:Nursing Assessment / Q000379:methods; D010024:Osteoporosis / Q000209:etiology; D010358:Patient Participation / Q000523:psychology; D018570:Risk Assessment