Abstract
This article is a case study of a patient who initially attended a minor illness clinic with restless leg syndrome. During the consultation it became obvious that the patient had pica. Pica is an eating disorder where people ingest a non-nutritive substance for at least 1 month. Angela (pseudonym) had been eating one full sheet of sand paper a day. The case study reviews the assessment and management of the patient. The usual management is a multidisciplinary approach to care.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 180-182 |
| Journal | Nurse Prescribing |
| Volume | 16 |
| Issue number | 4 |
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| Publication status | Published - 01 Apr 2018 |
| Externally published | Yes |
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Duncan, D., & Croft, C. (2018). A case study of an unusual incident of pica. Nurse Prescribing , 16(4), 180-182. https://doi.org/10.12968/npre.2018.16.4.180