Real time presence of a microbiologist in a multidisciplinary diabetes foot clinic.
Multidisciplinary foot-care teams (MDFT) are recommended in the management of severe diabetic foot disease [1]. However, even though infection is often the dominant immediate risk, it is rare to have real time input from a microbiologist. We highlight the value of a microbiologist as a MDFT member.
Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust, Stortt Lane, Salford, UK. anpaisley@doctors.org.uk
Angela N
AN
Paisley
Shyam
S
Kalavalapalli
Chinari P K
CP
Subudhi
Paul R
PR
Chadwick
Paul J
PJ
Chadwick
Bob
B
Young
D000368:Aged; D017719:Diabetic Foot / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology*; D006801:Humans; D058025:Interdisciplinary Studies; D008297:Male; D010348:Patient Care Team