This study is concerned with the service provided to adolescent patients with eating disorders admitted to private hospital. The patients' parents were asked to evaluate the service. Parental satisfaction was assessed by means of questionnaire devised for this purpose and comments were elicited as to how the service could be improved. Parents of consecutive series of 56 patients were asked to complete the questionnaire 6 months after admission; 82% (N=46) responded. Most parents were pleased with the service provided but nevertheless many made some criticisms (35%) or suggestions for improvement (37%). The parental responses were discussed with the staff involved in treatment, resulting in changes to the service.
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