Eating Disorder Awareness Week: A talk by Dr. Robinson on 'Hospital or Community'

Imperial College Union hosts Dr. Paul Robinson as part of Eating Disorder Awareness Week 2017. Dr. Robinson has specialised in eating disorders for over 25 years and is a founder member and former chair of the Eating Disorders Faculty of the Royal College of Psychiatrists. He authored two College Reports on Eating Disorder Services, a guidance document on the Management of Really Sick Patients with Anorexia Nervosa in general hospital settings (MARSIPAN) and has co-edited a book on the latter, published in 2015. Dr. Robinson has conducted training in the implementation of MARSIPAN guidelines throughout the UK and in Europe. Dr. Robinson has promojted intestive community treatments models for patients with eating disorders and has published guidance for the treatment of Servere and Enduring Eating Disorders (SEED). Talk Synopsis: Eating Disorders: Hospital or Community? While hospital treatment can be lifesaving, there is little evidence that prolonged admission confers advantages over community treatment. However, prolonged inpatient care is commonly provided. Dr Robinson will discuss the possible reasons for that and what might be done to change it. Admission to a medical ward: a potentially risky step. Patients with Anorexia Nervosa who become extremely ill may be admitted through Accident and Emergency into a general medical ward. The skills for managing the medical and psychological problems presented may not be adequate, and the patient may fail to improve, or even go down hill. MARSIPAN (MAnagement of Really Sick Patients with Anorexia Nervosa) was developed to address the problems faced by medical units by promoting joint working with Eating Disorder and Mental Health services. The talk should last for approximately 45 minutes with time for questions afterwards.