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Hospital admissions of men with eating disorders are rising, but the data suggest that thousands of cases among men are mostly unknown to health services. One in five of those with anorexia nervosa die prematurely, so it is vital that eating disorders are recognised and treated. In this update of a previous article, the author provides guidance on diagnosis and management as well as sources of support.

The article presents an interview with medical personnel, Dominique Thompson. Topics discussed include criteria used by physicians for diagnosing anorexia nervosa; several issues associated with eating disorder; and the causes of malnutrition including disorders of the thyroid, inflammatory bowel disease, and diabetes.

In this article, the readers of the periodical presents their views on general practitioners (GPs) in great Britain. Topics discussed include information on Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) which asked members' views on assisted dying for the first time since 2013; experience of encourage GPs to working for people and solving issues; and need for GPs to trust the aim of Primary care networks.

The article presents the author's view about the daily routine of a physician in work and in home. Topics mentioned include to provide medical consultation and advices to the patients, to share ideas and medical resources over traditional Chinese medicine and to respond in emails on sickness certification for exams and anti-terrorism policy.

The article offers suggestion on treating eating disorders in primary care. Topics discussed include caring of patients with eating disorders, need of building the relationship between general practitioner and patient, and investigations in primary care such as creatine kinase. It further discusses psychological therapies and assessment of need for medication.

The article presents an overview of an in-house service for eating disorders that has been rolled out across Bristol and Bath in England. It notes that the prevalence of anorexia and bulimia in females have prompted a practice team to design a service that will best address the issue. An audit identifying the gaps in provision, with the help from local mental provider and other medical personnel is also mentioned.

Relates the personal experiences of the author and physician in student health care in a university in Great Britain. Seasonal workload; Student vulnerability; Personal rewards from her medical practice.