According to the eating disorder charity Beat, the average GP has received less than two hours of specialised eating disorder training. Here’s why that’s a problem.

According to the eating disorder charity Beat, the average GP has received less than two hours of specialised eating disorder training. Hereu2019s why thatu2019s a problem.

Eating disorders: why it's time for GPs to receive more training

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I was definitely too thin – especially for my age and height – but the doctor told me he didn’t see a problem because I had a great figure

GPs should be able to spot people who need help, even if they don’t come in, like I did, having identified a problem within themselves 

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According to the eating disorder charity Beat, the average GP has received less than two hours of specialised eating disorder training.

“My GP didn’t take my eating disorder seriously – it’s time we invested in more training”