title: The use of holistic assessment in the treatment of leg ulcers.
abstract: Leg ulcers are costly to both patients and also the NHS. It is therefore of paramount importance that the treatment regimen is based on a holistic assessment to determine the underlying aetiology. It is only then that an appropriate treatment plan can be formulated. This article reviews the issues involved in the holistic assessment of leg ulcers.
authors.affiliation: North Sefton and West Lancashire Community NHS Trust.
authors.forename: J E
authors.initials: JE
authors.lastname: Jones
mesh_terms: D015984:Causality; D006694:Holistic Health; D006801:Humans; D007871:Leg Ulcer / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000451:nursing*; D009730:Nursing Assessment / Q000379:methods*; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D017592:Skin Care / Q000451:nursing; D018608:Ultrasonography, Doppler / Q000451:nursing