Psychology of the Cosmetic Patient

BAAPS Psychology Support

BAAPS has recognised the duty of care to cosmetic surgery patients by developing a training day for surgeons aimed at increasing their awareness of psychological issues, how to manage them in their practice and how to work in partnership with a psychologist or psychiatrist.

This event will be taking place on Wednesday 23^rd October 2019 at Oddfellows in Cheadle, 23 October 2019 and will cost £250 for BAAPS Members.
 

THE PSYCHOLOGY OF THE COSMETIC PATIENT

TRAINERS: Dr. Alex Clarke & Professor Nichola Rumsey
     

10.00          Introductions & Overview

10.15          The Social Context: Prevalence & consequences of appearance dissatisfaction

                         Risk factors for sub-optimal psychological outcomes

      10.45          Assessment: Key communication skill
                         - Assessing the patient
                         - Motivation
                         - Expectations of outcome
 

       11.30         COFFEE

       11.45         Formulating & implementing a management plan
                         - Cooling off periods: Sources of authoritative advice & support
                         - Establishing & making best use of Referral Pathways
                         - Declining to treat
 

•         LUNCH

13.30         Working more closely with psychologists
                - How to get the most out of a referral
 

       14.00        Putting it all into practice
                       - Case Stories
                       - Role play
                       - Feedback
 

       15.30         Business Practices

             Audit & Research

Q&A

       16.00         CLOSE

CME 5

Places are very limited so please book now to secure you place here.