PURPOSE: To enhance the clinician's competence in providing local wound care for malignant and palliative wounds. TARGET AUDIENCE: This continuing education activity is intended for physicians and nurses with an interest in skin and wound care. OBJECTIVES: After participating in this educational activity, the participant should be better able to: Apply patient prognosis to realistic outcomes, patient education, and pain management strategies. Demonstrate ability to assess wounds and select appropriate dressings. Analyze patient scenarios for use of various non-dressing wound treatment modalities.
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