title: When and how to perform a biopsy on a chronic wound.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To enhance the learner's competence with knowledge of biopsy techniques and when to perform biopsies on specific chronic wounds.
  
  
  BACKGROUND
  This continuing education activity is intended for physicians and nurses with an interest in skin and wound care.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  After participating in this educational activity, the participant should be better able to: 1. Distinguish between different types of chronic wounds that require biopsies. 2. Apply knowledge of biopsy techniques to obtain quality results. 3. Analyze various types of chronic wounds to determine the appropriate type of biopsy needed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine (Dermatology), University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
authors.forename: Afsaneh
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Alavi
authors.forename: Firouzeh
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Niakosari
authors.forename: R Gary
authors.initials: RG
authors.lastname: Sibbald
mesh_terms: D001706:Biopsy / Q000379:methods*; D002908:Chronic Disease; D002983:Clinical Competence; D004502:Education, Medical, Continuing / Q000379:methods; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D020380:Needs Assessment / Q000458:organization & administration; D010336:Pathology / Q000193:education; D010347:Patient Care Planning / Q000458:organization & administration; D018570:Risk Assessment; D014945:Wound Healing; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000473:pathology* / Q000628:therapy