Medical Director The Center for Eating Disorders, Sheppard Pratt
The challenges of treating co-morbid binge eating disorder and obesity". This presentation with use a case example of the challenging patient who has struggled with obesity and co-morbid binge eating disorder throughout her life. The case will demonstrate how disordered eating habits affect patient obesity treatment including bariatric surgery as well as functioning and the quality of life. The audience participation through pre-test and post-test assessment, along with live multiple-choice the polling questions will provide additional instructional tools.
Learning Objectives:
Diagnose binge eating disorder
Describe treatment options for patients with binge eating disorder
Explain the complex relationship between binge eating disorder and obesity and unique challenges of treating patients suffering from both disorders