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- Title
Ein palliativer Ansatz für schwerste Anorexia nervosa?
- Authors
Westermair, A. L.; Perrar, K. M.; Schweiger, U.
- Abstract
Even with guideline-conform treatment in specialized outpatient clinics and intensive treatment programs, some patients suffering from severe and enduring anorexia nervosa do not achieve a satisfying level of mental health and quality of life. As this patient group is associated with a high mortality, a palliative stage of anorexia nervosa is postulated. In these cases, treatment decisions should factor in not only a prolongation of life but also quality of life, especially when compulsory treatment is considered. In doubtful cases, a palliative care physician and the clinical ethics committee should be consulted.
- Publication
Der Nervenarzt, 2020, Vol 91, Issue 5, p411
- ISSN
0028-2804
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1007/s00115-020-00875-3