Eating Disorder Screen for Primary Care (ESP)
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Eating Disorder Screen for Primary Care (ESP) |
| Are you satisfied with your eating patterns? |
| Do you ever eat in secret? |
| Does your weight affect the way you feel about yourself? |
| Have any members of your family suffered from an eating disorder? |
| Do you currently suffer from or have you ever suffered in the past with an eating disorder? |
≥ 3 abnormal responses are considered a positive screen |
References
- Cotton MA, Ball C, Robinson P. Four simple questions can help screen for eating disorders. J Gen Intern Med. 2003; 18(1):53-56. doi:10.1046/j.1525-1497.2003.20374.x
- Della Volpe K. A perfect storm: Rise in eating disorders among teens during COVID-19. Clinical Advisor. Published April 7, 2022. Accessed August 17, 2026, from https://www.clinicaladvisor.com/features/a-perfect-storym-rise-in-eating-disorders-among-teens-during-covid-19/
- Hornberger LL, Lane MA. Committee on Adolescence. Identification and management of eating disorders in children and adolescents. Pediatrics. 2021; 147(1): e2020040279. doi.10.1542/peds.2020-040279
These pathways do not establish a standard of care to be followed in every case. It is recognized that each case is different, and those individuals involved in providing health care are expected to use their judgment in determining what is in the best interests of the patient based on the circumstances existing at the time. It is impossible to anticipate all possible situations that may exist and to prepare a pathway for each. Accordingly, these pathways should guide care with the understanding that departures from them may be required at times.