Identification, Assessment & Management of Anorexia Nervosa

Competencies

This module focuses on the following OPEN Core Competencies in Psychiatry, related CanMEDs roles & associated principles from the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC).

OPEN Core Competency CanMEDs Role CFPC
1. Be able to preform a psychiatric assessment and create a coherent treatment plan that addresses patient needs. Medical Expert The family physician is a skilled clinician.
2. Identify patients in their practice that can benefit from treatment. Health Advocate The family physician is a resource to a defined practice population. The patient-physician relationship is central to the role of the family physician.
3. Be able to discuss the range of treatments available and setting goals of care with their patients. Communicator / Medical Expert The family physician is a resource to a defined practice population.