title: An overview of caring for those with palliative wounds.
abstract: This article aims to clarify the principles of palliative wound care. It will outline the types of wounds within palliative care; the importance of the management of exudate; the importance of the prevention of maceration; the assessment and management of malodour; professional accountability and personal responsibility.
authors.affiliation: Worcestershire Primary Care Trusts and University of Worcester.
authors.forename: Jackie
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Stephen Haynes
mesh_terms: D001458:Bandages; D006801:Humans; D008209:Lymphedema / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000150:complications*; D010166:Palliative Care; D003668:Pressure Ulcer / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D017592:Skin Care; D014946:Wound Infection / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*