Simona Giordano presents the first full philosophical study of ethical issues in the treatment of anorexia and bulimia nervosa. Beginning with a comprehensive analysis of these conditions and an exploration of their complex causes, she then proceeds to address legal and ethical dilemmas such as a patient's refusal of life-saving treatment. Illustrated with many case-studies, Understanding Eating Disorders is an essential tool for anyone working with sufferers of these much misunderstood conditions, and for all those ethicists, lawyers, and medical practitioners engaged with the widely relevant issues they raise.
AwardsWinner of *Choice* Outstanding Academic Book 2006.
Book InformationISBN 9780199269747
Author Simona GiordanoFormat Hardback
Page Count 316
Imprint Oxford University PressPublisher Oxford University Press
Weight(grams) 634g
Dimensions(mm) 241mm * 163mm * 24mm