Understanding Eating Disorders

Simona Giordano presents the first full philosophical study of
ethical issues in the treatment of anorexia and bulimia nervosa.
Beginning with a comprehensive analysis of these conditions and an
exploration of their complex causes, she then proceeds to address
legal and ethical dilemmas such
as a patient's refusal of life-saving treatment. Illustrated with
many case-studies, Understanding Eating Disorders is an essential
tool for anyone working with sufferers of these much misunderstood
conditions, and for all those ethicists, lawyers, and medical
practitioners engaged with the widely
relevant issues they raise.