Palliative Care for Non-Healing Pressure Ulcers

There is a saying that time heals all wounds, but this is not always the case for pressure ulcers. Those of us who care for patients with pressure ulcers know that some wounds will not heal, and cure becomes an unrealistic goal. Partnering with the patient and family to take a palliative care approach rather than an aggressive plan for healing can potentially reduce suffering, ...Read More
Source: Jeffrey M. Levine MD | Geriatric Specialist | Wound Care | Pressure Ulcers - Category: Internists and Doctors of Medicine Authors: Tags: Pressure Ulcers & Wound Care Source Type: blogs