Topic: Treatment of eating disorders in children and adolescents across a continuum of care.
Purpose: To describe the development and implementation of a comprehensive pilot program for children and adolescents with eating disorders.
Sources: Published literature and clinical experience.
Conclusions: The pilot program to provide comprehensive care to children and adolescents has been successful. As of November 2000, the inpatient modal eating disorder census has been 4 (highest = 10, lowest = 1). With the focus on prevention and early intervention, the multidisciplinary team continues to educate the public and providers.