Abstract
Avoidable pressure ulcers are being increasingly used as an indicator of substandard care. Healthcare professionals may have to account for their actions when a pressure ulcer occurs. This article highlights accountability and legal issues that nurses may encounter when Scaring for patients with wounds and, in particular, pressure ulcers.
| Original language | English |
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| Journal | Nursing Standard |
| Volume | 66 |
| Publication status | Published - 2010 |