title: SCALE: Skin Changes at Life's End: Final Consensus Statement: October 1, 2009.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To enhance the learner's competence with knowledge of Skin Changes at Life's End (SCALE).
  
  
  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. Apply SCALE knowledge to patient care scenarios and documentation procedures. 2. Analyze the expert panel's 10 statements on Skin Changes at Life's End (SCALE).
authors.affiliation: University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
authors.forename: R Gary
authors.initials: RG
authors.lastname: Sibbald
authors.forename: Diane L
authors.initials: DL
authors.lastname: Krasner
authors.forename: James
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Lutz
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D017592:Skin Care; D012879:Skin Physiological Phenomena; D012883:Skin Ulcer / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D013727:Terminal Care