Eating Disorder Treatment and Management Plan (EDP) letter to a referring medical practitioner (GP, psychiatrist or paediatrician) within the context of psychological treatment. This template includes a summary of the presenting issue, treatment, goals, progress and plan for future management.
This letter can synthesise other sessions recorded on NovoNote and psychometric assessment results from NovoPsych.
Re: Client’s Name, DOB
Dear Referring medical practitioner’s name,
Thank you for referring Client’s Name for management of diagnosis under an Eating Disorder Treatment and Management Plan (EDP). They attended an initial assessment with me on date of initial assessment and have since attended number of sessions attended sessions for psychological treatment. As Client’s Name has now completed the sessions available under your EDP referral, I write to update you on the treatment progress.
As we move forward, I would recommend specific recommendations for continued care, such as review of the EDP or referral for specialist review.
Summarise any other recommendations made to the General Practitioner about ongoing care and management.
Thank you again for your referral. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.
Yours sincerely,
Clinician Name
Clinician Title
Re: Abigail Mercer, DOB: 24/09/2002
Dear Dr. Taylor,
Thank you for referring Abigail Mercer for management of Anorexia Nervosa under an Eating Disorder Treatment and Management Plan (EDP). She attended an initial assessment with me on 15/01/2025 and has since attended 9 sessions for psychological treatment. As Abigail has now completed the sessions available under your EDP referral, I write to update you on her treatment progress.
Abigail presented with restrictive eating patterns, excessive exercise, and significant weight loss (BMI 16.8 at assessment). These symptoms emerged approximately 8 months ago following a period of academic stress and a relationship breakdown. Her eating disorder has significantly impacted her university attendance, social withdrawal, and physical health, with reported amenorrhoea for 4 months.
Over the past 10 sessions, I have provided Enhanced Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Eating Disorders (CBT-E) focusing on normalising eating patterns, addressing over-evaluation of weight and shape, and developing alternative coping strategies for emotional distress. The primary objectives were to establish regular eating, reduce exercise compulsions, and challenge eating disorder cognitions.
Abigail has made moderate progress, establishing a regular eating pattern of three meals daily and reducing exercise from 2 hours daily to 40 minutes four times weekly. Her weight has increased from 46kg to 50kg (BMI now 18.2), and she reports improved concentration and energy levels. Abigail has begun challenging perfectionistic thinking, though continues to struggle with body image concerns and anxiety around weight gain.
Psychometric assessment results show improvement, with her Eating Disorder Examination Questionnaire (EDE-Q) score decreasing from 4.2 to 3.1, indicating reduced eating disorder psychopathology. Her Depression Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS-21) scores have improved moderately in depression (28 to 18) and anxiety (24 to 16) domains. Abigail denies current or a history of suicidal ideation or self-harm behaviours.
I have maintained regular communication with dietitian Olivia Harrison, who has been instrumental in supporting Abigail’s nutritional rehabilitation. A case conference was held on 20/04/2025 with yourself, Ms. Harrison, and Abigail to coordinate care approaches.
Abigail has agreed to continue therapy, with our next appointment scheduled for 29/05/2025. We have developed a Safety Plan addressing early warning signs of relapse, including weight loss below 48kg, return to meal skipping, or exercise exceeding 1 hour daily, with instructions to contact her treatment team promptly should these occur.
I recommend renewal of Abigail’s EDP for continued psychological treatment focused on body image concerns and emotional regulation skills. Monthly weight monitoring at your practice would be beneficial to support ongoing progress.
Thank you again for your referral. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.
Yours sincerely,
Dr. Sam Brooks
Clinical Psychologist
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