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Can a gp diagnose bulimia or does it have to be a mental health professional?
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GP CAN DIAGNOSE: A General Practitioner can definitely make the diagnosis. The treatment may need to be with a mental health specialist.
Answered 11/14/2017
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Many GP's: feel comfortable and are capable of making that diagnosis. However, that doesn't necessarily mean that they provide on-going care for the mental health aspects of the condition.
Answered 11/15/2017
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