title: Palatable truth.
abstract: Parents can be devastated when a scan reveals their expected baby has a cleft palate. Nurses working in this specialist field can offer support and practical information to help parents cope.
authors: Catharine
authors: C
authors: Sadler
mesh_terms: D000032:Abortion, Therapeutic / Q000941:ethics / Q000451:nursing / Q000523:psychology; D000223:Adaptation, Psychological / Q000941:ethics; D001294:Attitude to Health; D002755:Choice Behavior / Q000941:ethics; D002971:Cleft Lip / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D002972:Cleft Palate / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D009720:Nurse Clinicians / Q000193:education / Q000941:ethics / Q000458:organization & administration* / Q000523:psychology; D024802:Nurse's Role / Q000523:psychology; D010290:Parents / Q000193:education / Q000523:psychology*; D010353:Patient Education as Topic / Q000941:ethics / Q000458:organization & administration; D011296:Prenatal Diagnosis / Q000941:ethics / Q000451:nursing / Q000523:psychology*; D012944:Social Support