SA:New model for eating disorder care in SA

AAP General News (Australia)
02-01-2011
SA:New model for eating disorder care in SA

ADELAIDE, Feb 1 AAP - A new model for the care of people with eating disorders will
be developed in South Australia over the next three months.

Mental Health Minister John Hill said the new model would bring SA into line with national
and international best practice to ensure the very best care for people of all ages.

The project will be advised by Deirdre Mulligan, who has a clinical background and
experience with eating disorder services in New Zealand.

It will look at both specialist hospital and community-based services and existing
providers of eating disorder services.

Clinicians, consumers, carers and non-government organisations will all be involved
in developing the plan.

"We want to improve the processes of referring and admitting people with eating disorders
who need specialist help to ensure equitable access and to identify and help people at
risk before they develop a more serious problem," Mr Hill said.

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