Complex Intervention When It Matters Most: A Case Study Review

This webinar utilizes case studies to explore common yet complex patient profiles of individuals who benefit from inpatient medical stabilization. Case studies will cover numerous topics, including medical complications associated with restricting and purging behaviors, comorbid conditions that can complicate effective treatment for the eating disorder, adverse effects of medications frequently prescribed for those with eating disorders, and complications associated with aggressive weight loss. Learners will gain an increased understanding of these medical complications and associated interventions that allow for effective nutritional rehabilitation and weight restoration.

Dennis Gibson, MD, FACP, CEDS serves as a consulting physician for ACUTE. Dr. Gibson joined ACUTE in 2017 and has since dedicated his clinical efforts to the life-saving medical care of patients with extreme forms of eating disorders and severe malnutrition. He has quickly developed an expertise in the treatment of this extremely ill and underserved population, and he is actively involved in several research initiatives to help identify evidence-based treatment best practices to address the serious medical complications of eating disorders.

Dr. Gibson is also an Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. He completed his undergraduate degree at Albion College in Michigan and earned his medical degree at Southern Illinois University. He completed his internal medicine residency at University of South Florida, is Board certified in Internal Medicine and earned the prestigious CEDS credential from iaedp, underscoring his commitment to effective care and clinical excellence in the treatment of eating disorders.