Tools and support for GPs managing eating disorders
Eating Disorder GP Hub
The GP Hub, developed by InsideOut Institute, is designed for use at the point of care by GPs. It includes a suite of digital tools and information to save time, enhance workflow, and support diagnosis, assessment, and treatment.
Eating Disorder GP Consultant: Dr Karen Spielman
Dr Karen Spielman has worked as a GP for nearly 30 years and practices person-centred, psychologically-informed medicine. She works part-time in a general practice as well as a specialist eating disorder clinic. She is interested in chronic, complex medical conditions including eating disorders, and has expertise in mental health, youth health, and trauma-informed care. Dr Spielman provides peer supervision to GPs through the Australian Society for Psychological Medicine and is a GP Consultant and Research Associate at InsideOut Institute.
Online GP consultation programs are open to eight (8) participants per program, with a total of two (2) sessions.
Contact: connected@anzaed.org.au for more information.
Training and resources
RACGP CPD approved activity for eating disorders
A practical guide to prevention, identification and response to eating disorders for GPs
A professional resource for general practitioners, this booklet provides key information and active links to support the identification and response to eating disorders, as well as medical monitoring. It is a RACGP CPD approved activity when completed alongside the quiz and reflective activity.
NEDC Eating Disorder Core Skills: eLearning for GPs
A comprehensive foundational training developed specifically for GPs. It provides key information needed to deliver best practice care for patients with eating disorders. The training equips GPs with the knowledge and skills to understand, identify and assess eating disorders, provide medical treatment, lead multidisciplinary teams, manage MBS items, and support ongoing recovery.
NEDC Eating Disorder Safe Healthcare: eLearning for health professionals
A self-paced, 90-minute online training designed for healthcare professionals. Structured around five key domains—Health, Food, Mind, Body, and Harm Minimisation—it offers practical tools to recognise and address stigma, use supportive language, identify early signs of eating disorders, and promote safe, weight-neutral care.
NEDC Management of eating disorders in people with higher weight
A self-paced, 60-minute online training designed to equip health professionals with the knowledge and practical tools to recognise, respond to, and support people with higher weight who are experiencing disordered eating or an eating disorder.
Additional resources
Medicare and eating disorders
A practical and informative webinar exploring the role of Eating Disorder Management Plans (EDMPs) in facilitating high-quality care for individuals with eating disorders.
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Medical monitoring in eating disorders
This resource outlines medical monitoring requirements for eating disorders, including the effects of malnutrition, medical management, and indicators for medical admission.
Download: Medical-Monitoring-in-Eating-Disorders.pdf
Laboratory assessments for clients with eating disorders
This resource describes the laboratory assessments required when providing care for someone with an eating disorder.
Download: Laboratory-Assessments-for-Clients-with-Eating-Disorders.pdf
Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) webinar series
Presented by the Victorian Centre of Excellence in Eating Disorders
Webinar 1: Working with young people with ARFID – Assessment & Formulation
Webinar 2: Supporting young autistic children with feeding challenges
Webinar 3: Exploring ARFID Treatment Strategies – Insights from Dietitians for Mental Health Clinicians
Webinar 4: Working with children and adolescents with ARFID – Current treatments and clinical recommendations