Care and treatment of eating disorders - national specification: consultation

Structure of the Specification

The Specification has been shaped around overarching principles that people with living/lived experience, their families or carers were consulted on, and are aligned with quality healthcare provision (person-centred, safe, effective, equitable, timely, efficient, and supportive relationships). The outcomes are:

• Leadership and Governance
• Service Structure
• Access to Care
• Supporting People with Co-occurring Considerations and Comorbidities
• Assessment and Medical Monitoring
• Transitions
• Discharge
• Education and Training
• Shared and Supported Decision Making

Each section presents the rationale behind the outcome; describes the outcome in action; explains what a person receiving care can expect; clarifies what the outcome means for staff members and the provider; and gives practical examples of how these can be achieved.

This Specification sits within the context of the Core Mental Health and Wellbeing Standards and the National Specification for the Delivery of Psychological Therapies and Interventions in Scotland. It is our intention to ensure that the final version of the Specification aligns with the format and contents of these two documents. Furthermore, we aim to develop a version for patients and their families.