Eating Disorders -- Diagnosis and Management in the Pediatric Patient

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Podcast: Eating Disorders – Diagnosis and Management in the Pediatric Patient Evaluation and Credit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MedChat38 Target Audience This activity is targeted toward all physician providers. Statement of Need Providers should carefully monitor patient's height, weight and body mass index for subtle changes as well as recognize characteristics for disordered eating with the goal of early intervention to maximize patient outcomes. Objectives At the conclusion of this offering, the participant will be able to:

1. Define the eating disorders that are most common in pediatric patients.
2. Identify symptoms and red flags of eating disorders, including co-morbidities.
3. Discuss the common diagnostic criteria, screening tools and components of the medical evaluation for eating disorders.
4. Describe treatment strategies and protocols for eating disorders; as well as the components for successful medical supervision.

Moderator Mark McDonald, M.D. Medical Director Norton Children’s Hospital Speaker Andrea Krause, M.D. Pediatric Hospitalist Norton Children’s Hospital Associate Professor of Pediatrics Louisville School of Medicine Moderator and Planner Disclosures The moderator, speakers and planners for this activity have no relevant relationships to disclose. Commercial Support There was no commercial support for this activity. Physician Credits American Medical Association Accreditation Norton Healthcare is accredited by the Kentucky Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Designation Norton Healthcare designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Resources for Additional Study Identification and Management of Eating Disorders in Children and Adolescents https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33386343/ Eating Disorders in Children and Adolescents: A Practical Review and Update for Pediatric Gynecologists https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33486085/ Norton Healthcare, a not for profit health care system, is a leader in serving adult and pediatric patients throughout Greater Louisville, Southern Indiana, the commonwealth of Kentucky and beyond. Five Louisville hospitals provide inpatient and outpatient general care as well as specialty care including heart, neuroscience, cancer, orthopedic, women’s and pediatric services. A strong research program provides access to clinical trials in a multitude of areas. More information about Norton Healthcare is available at NortonHealthcare.com. Date of Original Release |April 2022 Course Termination Date | April 2024 Contact Information | Center for Continuing Medical, Provider and Nursing Education; [phone] or [e-mail]