In this episode, we delve into the complex intersection of medical law and eating disorders, joined by Dr Anna Conway-Morris, Consultant Psychiatrist at the Adult Eating Disorder Service at Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust. Listen as we explore:

Capacity and patient autonomy: Understanding how eating disorders impact a patient's ability to make informed decisions about treatment.

Legal frameworks: The use of the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act in managing treatment and care.

Early intervention: The importance of timely diagnosis and the FREED programme’s success in improving outcomes.

The role of the ‘nearest relative’: Examining the legal and emotional challenges faced by families.

Innovative treatment approaches: Insights into community-based care and reducing hospital admissions.

Anna shares real-life experiences and challenges in treating eating disorders while ensuring patients retain as much autonomy as possible.

Sensitivity warning:

This episode discusses eating disorders and related treatments, which may be distressing to some listeners. Listener discretion is advised.