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<p>The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) clinical guidance
on managing and treating eating disorders, and the Eating Disorder Commissioning Guide,
are both clear that people should not be rejected for treatment solely on the grounds
of weight or Body Mass Index (BMI).</p><p> </p><p>The NICE clinical guideline for
the recognition and treatment of an eating disorder (2017) states “Do not use single
measures such as BMI or duration of illness to determine whether to offer treatment
for an eating disorder (ref 1.2.8)”. We expect commissioners and providers to adhere
to this guidance.</p><p> </p><p>The Eating Disorder Commissioning Guide recognises
that “There are reported problems associated with health professionals delaying the
provision of appropriate treatment due to their treatment decisions being based primarily
on the young person’s weight and BMI. These decisions can lead to a delay in access
to appropriate treatment” and re-states that commissioners should adhere to NICE guidelines.</p><p>
</p><p>Source:</p><p> </p><p><a href="https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng69/chapter/Recommendations#identification-and-assessment"
target="_blank">https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng69/chapter/Recommendations#identification-and-assessment</a></p><p>
</p><p><a href="https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cyp-eating-disorders-access-waiting-time-standard-comm-guid.pdf"
target="_blank">https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cyp-eating-disorders-access-waiting-time-standard-comm-guid.pdf</a></p>
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