Eating disorders: Practical tips and tools for GPs

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InsideOut presents practical guidance for GPs on identifying and assessing eating disorders in primary care. Join GP Dr Karen Spielman and Clinical Psychologist and Lived Experience Advocate Pheobe Ho with host Dr Rebecca Overton as they highlight useful clinical resources:

  • Learn when to suspect an eating disorder in general practice
  • Explore the brief, non-stigmatising six-question InsideOut screener for everyday practice
  • A practical assessment approach to determine medical stability and referral needs
  • Gain insight into the lived experience of eating disorders
  • Discover useful clinical resources from InsideOut

 

Experts: Dr Karen Spielman, GP Specialist
Pheobe Ho, Clinical Psychologist and Lived Experience Advocate

Host: Dr Rebecca Overton, GP & Medical Educator

Total time: 47 mins

 

This educational resource is proudly brought to you by InsideOut and Healthed.

 

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Last Updated: 19 Jun, 2026

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