An overview of foot disease in patients with diabetes.
Effective management of diabetic foot disease requires a multidisciplinary approach and good communication between all healthcare professionals involved. This article provides an overview of the main factors that need to be considered when assessing patients with diabetic foot disease.
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Diabetic Foot Clinic, King's College Hospital, London. avmfoster@hotmail.com
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D000368:Aged; D017719:Diabetic Foot / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D017053:Infection Control / Q000379:methods; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D010348:Patient Care Team / Q000458:organization & administration; D010808:Physical Examination; D012307:Risk Factors; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D017592:Skin Care / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing