Results
Positive Screen: Risk Level = Medium
Result: Patient screened positive for an eating disorder (no score found. Treat this page as a sample)
Intervention: Counseled patient on eating disorder symptoms of concern; provided with information on referrals to specialty care
Plan: Follow up on referral at next visit
Instrument: SBIRT-ED – Eatingdisorderscreener.org
Result: Patient screened positive for an eating disorder (no score found. Treat this page as a sample) Intervention: Counseled patient on eating disorder symptoms of concern; provided with information on referrals to specialty care Plan: Follow up on referral at next visit Instrument: SBIRT-ED - Eatingdisorderscreener.org
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Use the following scripted prompts for conversations with your patient.
Review responses
Review purpose of screener
“Is your relationship with food and/or your body something you’ve ever been concerned about?”
Goal: briefly walk through endorsed items to obtain clarity
- (e.g., if applicable: frequency of vomiting, amount of weight lost)
Express concern
State potential risks
“Many people do not realize it, but the types of symptoms you’re reporting are actually signs of an eating disorder, which are common mental health issues like depression and anxiety.”
“Given what you’ve endorsed on the screener, I’m concerned that these symptoms will get worse if they go untreated.”
Discuss next steps
Explicitly recommend referral to specialty care
“At the end of today’s visit, I’ll be providing you with a step-by-step guide on how to find this kind of treatment.”
If clinic has behavioral health resources: “Our behavioral health provider will work with you to get you referred to an eating disorder specialist(s).”
“We’ll follow up on this referral/specialty treatment at your next visit so that we can help you navigate any challenges or help answer questions.”
Next Steps
Provide patient with Step-By-Step Referral Guide (pdf).
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