Posts Tagged ‘Phobia’

April 2007

‘Elizabeth’ had a strong phobia for blood tests which was stopping her getting the treatment she needed for her Anorexia. Although she was very close to death from lack of nutrition, the doctors at the hospital couldn’t help Elizabeth unless she was willing to submit to blood tests.

Unfortunately, Elizabeth’s fear of blood tests was stronger than her fear of dying from anorexia. As an adult the hospital needed her consent before taking the tests.