The social epistemology of eating disorders: How our gaps in understanding challenge patient care
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: In this article, I argue that various epistemic challenges associated with eating disorders (EDs) can negatively affect the care of already marginalized patient groups with various EDs. I will first outline deficiencies in our understanding of EDs-in research, healthcare settings, and beyond. I will then illustrate with examples cases where discriminatory misconceptions about what EDs are, the presentation and treatment of EDs, and who gets EDs, instantiate obstacles for the treatment of various ED patient groups.
Source: Bioethics
DOI: 10.1111/bioe.13264
Author: Ji‐Young Lee
Institution: University of Copenhagen
Language: English
Subfield: Clinical Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W4390780818