EATING DISORDERS: HEALTH CARE COSTS

Course overview

From 2008¿2009 there were 29,533 hospital discharges in which patients had eating disorders (EDs) as either a primary or secondary diagnosis. This continuing education module is designed to give the reader/learner an increased understanding of the economic costs of hospitalization and treatment for eating disorders. Readers may explore any or all of the topics. One contact hour of continuing education credit is available for those who successfully complete the post-test and evaluation form.