Lesson series
Psychosocial Assessment Tool [PAT] Companion Module
Complete this companion module to gain certification in using the Psychosocial Assessment Tools.
The tools were designed based on evidence regarding the risk factors associated with negative outcomes from cosmetic surgery. This guide will provide you with the necessary theoretical and practical information required to successfully implement these tools in your practice.
The tools were designed based on evidence regarding the risk factors associated with negative outcomes from cosmetic surgery. This guide will provide you with the necessary theoretical and practical information required to successfully implement these tools in your practice.
Help your patients get the help they need.
"Many patients considering elective surgery have unrealistic expectations of the outcome. To avoid disappointment, anger or even a lawsuit, the surgeon must have an insight into the motivations and expectations of such vulnerable patients.The PAT’s are designed to provide such insight and to assist the surgeon with appropriate patient selection."
Richard Barnett
Chairperson of the Australasian Foundation for Plastic Surgery
Course Outline
Meet the Instructors
Dr Alex Clarke
Alex Clarke is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist with a specialist interest in plastic surgery, and visiting Professor at Centre or Appearance Research at the University of the West of England, Bristol.
Dr Nichola Rumsey, OBE
Nicky is Professor Emerita, Centre for Appearance Research, at the University of the West of England, Bristol, UK, and Consultant Research Psychologist, at Triskelion.
Dr Martin Persson
Triskelion
Martin is a Professor of Health Sciences at Kristiansdad University in Sweden, and the Co-Director and Founder of Triskelion
Course Reviews
"The Patient Assessment Tools [PATs] offer a common framework for data collection which will improve the current very poor evidence base with respect to the outcomes of appearance altering procedures"
Gaye Phillips
Australasian Foundation for Plastic Surgery