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Longitudinal involvement of the psychologist in services for people born with a cleft lip and/or palate: CLP series part 3

From Volume 5, Issue 3, July 2012 | Pages 78-81

Authors

Vanessa Hammond

BSc(Hons), DClinPsy

Consultant and Lead Clinical Psychologist, South Wales Regional Cleft Lip and Palate Service, South Wales South West Managed Clinical Network for Cleft Lip and Palate.

Articles by Vanessa Hammond

Abstract

This paper provides an overview of the longitudinal role of psychologists within the multidisciplinary team (MDT) working with people born with a cleft lip and/or palate and their families. The role of the psychologist is described using a lifespan model, outlining the psychological issues and giving examples of different service models. The role of psychology with special groups of patients, within the MDT and across the broader service network, is also described.

Clinical Relevance: Understanding psychological issues pertinent for people born with a cleft lip and/or palate and their families. Also, understanding the role of the psychologist as part of the multidisciplinary team working with people born with a cleft lip and/or palate and their families.

Article

The report of the Clinical Standards Advisory Group (CSAG)1 in 1998 led to a reorganization of Cleft Lip and Palate Services in the UK. The report recommended that Regional Cleft Lip and Palate Services be established and one of its recommendations was that clinical psychologists become established members of the multidisciplinary team (MDT). Since this time, clinical psychologists have become valued members of the Regional Cleft Lip and Palate Services. The roles and functions of the cleft psychologist are broad and varied, incorporating direct work with patients and families; consultation and work with other members of the Cleft Service; and indirect work with the multi-agency network. Cleft psychologists are also involved in audit, research and teaching/training, and this has been reported on in different forums. This paper aims to provide an overview of the longitudinal role of psychologists working with people born with a cleft and their families across the lifespan, outlining the psychological issues and giving examples of different service models. It will also cover the role of psychology with special groups of patients, within the MDT and across the broader service network.

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