Professional Development
The Role of the Primary Care Remote Nurse in the Identification and Treatment of People with Eating Disorders
The Role of the Primary Care Remote Nurse in the Identification and Treatment of People with Eating Disorders
Tools, tips and strategies for nurses working in remote settings
Join this interactive APNA-endorsed webinar delivered by the InsideOut Institute, designed to strengthen primary health nurses’ knowledge and confidence in recognising, assessing, and supporting people with eating disorders using evidence-based practice.
The session provides:
- practical tips, tools
- strategies to support early identification, assessment, and person-centred care
- eating disorder diagnoses, prevalence, at-risk groups
- practical strategies for sensitive communication, discussing eating disorder behaviours, and conducting respectful weight assessments
The webinar also covers medical and psychiatric risks, management approaches, clinical guidelines, and integrated care pathways across general practice, hospitals, and specialist services to support coordinated, person-centred care. The webinar also covers medical and psychiatric risks, management approaches, clinical guidelines, and integrated care pathways across general practice, hospitals, and specialist services to support coordinated, person-centred care.
Presenter
- Peta Marks RN, BN, MPH, MCFT, Credentialed MHN
- Peta Marks is InsideOut’s National Programs manager – a role which includes planning, delivery and oversight of IOI’s translational national projects. Peta has a Masters in Public Health and extensive experience in national project management in mental health, having been involved in mental health service planning, framework and strategy development, and workforce development projects for the past 15 years.
Learning Objectives
At the end of this webinar participants will be able to:
- Describe eating disorder diagnoses, prevalence, at-risk groups, and the impact of stigma.
- Explain the importance of early detection, screening, and intervention.
- Apply practical strategies to confidently support patients with eating disorders.
- Identify medical and psychiatric risks and appropriate management guidelines.
- Understand referral pathways and multidisciplinary coordination between GPs, hospitals, and specialist services.
CPD
APNA-endorsed. Please contact the organiser for more information
Questions?
Please contact: admin@insideoutinstitute.org.au
