title: A less-than-perfect experience.
abstract: Plastic surgical nurses frequently work with pediatric patients who have physical or cognitive differences. In a society that puts such high value on physical appearance and perfection, these children are vulnerable to discrimination. Parents and children look to the plastic surgical nurse for support and acceptance.
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Renkiewicz
mesh_terms: D004314:Down Syndrome / Q000451:nursing*; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D009726:Nurses / Q000523:psychology*; D010290:Parents / Q000523:psychology*