She thinks I'm too young to be worried about such things. He told me I was too young and I had to argue with him for five minutes to get him to write the referral. I indeed have low bone mass. I'm not sure if this becomes a power struggle, a lack of knowledge or a combination of both, but like mentioned in the previous quote, as doctors you need to take your patients seriously. Patients have a right to confidentiality.
All patients have that right and deserve that respect.
Eating Disorders sufferers should be gently encouraged to seek support amongst their loved-ones, but as they reach to you for help, as doctors and therapists you need to respect their right to privacy and fear of someone finding out if they are not ready to reveal the information. There is clearly a difference between someone who is overweight and someone who suffers from Compulsive Overeating or Binge Eating Disorder. This reverts back to the first quote where weight has nothing to do with determining if a patient suffers from an Eating Disorder. It is behaviors, self-esteem, psychological and physical health that determines if someone suffers. For those with Anorexia or Bulimia, beyond all else, do not make the mistake of letting your patient think that you're attempting to make them fat.