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Theoretical and empirical models around caring for someone with an eating disorder: The reorganization of family life and inter-personal maintenance factors

J. Whitney Institute of Psychiatry, King's College London, London, UK
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Dr I. Eisler Institute of Psychiatry, King's College London, London, UKCorrespondence[email protected]
Pages 575-585 | Published online: 06 Jul 2009

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