title: Caring for a patient with malodorous leg ulcers.
abstract: Patients with leg ulceration who experience symptoms of pain and malodour can become isolated and suffer psychological problems. Peter Cooke describes a patient who experienced these problems and identifies the importance of patient involvement in planning care.
authors.affiliation: Watford and Three Rivers PCT.
authors.forename: Peter
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Cooke
mesh_terms: D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001458:Bandages; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007871:Leg Ulcer / Q000150:complications / Q000451:nursing* / Q000503:physiopathology; D009812:Odorants; D010146:Pain / Q000209:etiology; D013203:Staphylococcal Infections / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy; D013290:Streptococcal Infections / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents