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Scope of Practice (ScOP) Designation
Treatment Goals
Patient is not for active treatment. The goal is to minimise the spell of the cancerous wound and allow patient to have a good quality of life.
Aim of Dressing
Odour control through charcoal filtering and antimicrobial dressings. The white soft paraffin allows for a atraumatic removal of the dressing if done routinely.
Frequency of Dressing Change
Consult(s) / Diagnostic Test Required
Palliative care
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Product Selection Disclaimer:
The wound care products being currently used are a suggestion ONLY. They do not take into account your patient's individual needs which you must assess. No funding from medical companies has been provided and wound care products are chosen on their merit and what is available on the NSW Health State Wound Care Contract. Where an exact brand name product is not available we suggest you review the alternative tab or use another wound care product from its category eg. Hydrofibre
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Care Plans
Multiple Cancers on leg
Patient is palliated with multiple skin cancers on on his right leg
Swipe
Wash patient
Double Layer Inadine
Charcoal dressing
Care for the skin