What multidisciplinary support services should be involved in the care of a patient with Prader-Willi Syndrome?

Patients with Prader-Willi Syndrome require multidisciplinary support involving several specialist services to address their complex needs. Key multidisciplinary team members should include:

• Paediatrician or adult physician with expertise in genetic and neurodevelopmental disorders to oversee medical management.
• Specialist dietitian to manage nutritional issues, including hyperphagia and obesity risk.
• Endocrinologist to address hormonal deficiencies common in Prader-Willi Syndrome.
• Psychologist or clinical psychologist to support behavioural and cognitive challenges.
• Speech and language therapist to assist with communication difficulties.
• Occupational therapist to support daily living skills and adaptive functioning.
• Physiotherapist to address hypotonia and promote physical activity.
• Social worker to provide family support, advice on education, benefits, and respite care.
• Specialist nurses to coordinate care and facilitate communication among team members and families.

This multidisciplinary approach ensures comprehensive care addressing the medical, developmental, nutritional, psychological, and social needs of patients with Prader-Willi Syndrome.