Ethical Consideration in Wound Treatment of the Elderly Patient

Today, an advance in clinical medicine and public health has given patients the opportunity to live longer and more productive lives despite progressive illnesses. For some patients, however, this progress has resulted in prolonged dying which is associated with huge emotional and financial expenses. A review article is written based on proceedings of panel discussion on Ethical Consideration in wound treatment of the elderly patient on July 25, 2015, Baptist Wound Symposium at Marriot Northwest, San Antonio, Texas.
Source: Journal of the American College of Certified Wound Specialists - Category: Dermatology Authors: Tags: Review Article Source Type: research