Screening of adolescent Atypical Anorexia Nervosa in primary care: is the current use of the eating disorders examination a barrier to accessing treatment?

These findings highlight a critical barrier within primary care, where reliance on self-report symptom endorsement may prevent GPs from identifying and supporting adolescents with AAN through the EDP scheme. Enhancing GP awareness of symptom non-endorsement and revising EDP eligibility criteria may improve early detection and facilitate more equitable access to treatment.