Journal of General Practice Nursing (GPN) | September 2022

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New style leg clinic: empowering the patient

New style leg clinic: empowering the patient
Health promotion

Pages: 56 - 61

Article topics: Leg clinic, Myths, Supported recovery, Wound Care

Wound management can be challenging, with both clinicians and patients wanting to follow care pathways and treatment regimens that promote wound healing. The National Wound Care Strategy Programme (NWCSP) for lower limbs endorses the use of compression garments, such as leg ulcer hosiery kits and compression wraps, to utilise NHS resources in the most effective way, and encourages patient participation where possible (NWCSP, 2020). This article looks at the pro-active work of a general practice nurse (GPN) team in Bristol, who shared their wound care expertise with local colleagues by showcasing good practice and pathways together in a new style leg clinic.

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