In this article the authors claim that there is no single adequate treatment for anorexia nervosa. They examine some treatment strategies and suggest a contractual-coping model which emphasizes the essential input of the occupational therapist. Finally, they make some recommendations for the assessment and practical treatment of the anorexic patient.
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