Untangling the complex interplay between eating disorders, gut–brain disorders and motility disorders is challenging. Nationally and internationally, there has been a concerning increase in patients receiving artificial nutrition that may be unnecessary.1 This places patients at risk of iatrogenic harm and results in considerable economic burden to health services. There is a clear need for high quality research to guide care, but in its absence, now more than ever, we require a national treatment consensus to support clinicians working in this field. This article aims to highlight the current status, knowledge, and service limitations in treating this difficult cohort of patients, and make recommendations on future strategies within Australia to move forward for better patient outcomes.
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Nicholas Talley is the Emeritus Editor‐In‐Chief of the MJA. We confirm that he was not involved in any review, decision making, or editorial processes for this manuscript.