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Direct linkWerth, James L., Jr.; Wright, Kimberly S.; Archambault, Rita J.; Bardash, Rebekah, J. – Counseling Psychologist, 2003
Individuals with eating disorders, especially those with anorexia nervosa, have the potential to experience significant harm and even death as a result of behaviors related to their condition. Because of this risk, the authors argue that there is a duty to protect (i.e., an obligation to take some action when a person is engaging or considering…
Descriptors: Legal Problems, Eating Disorders, Guidelines, At Risk Persons
