title: Caring for patients with lower limb amputation.
abstract: In 2014 a National Confidential Enquiry into Patient Outcome and Death report examined the care of people requiring lower limb amputation as a consequence of complications associated with vascular disease or diabetes. It suggests that less than half of patients who undergo surgery receive good care. This article summarises the key findings of the report and the implications for nursing practice.
authors.forename: Deborah
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Ruff
mesh_terms: D000058:Accidental Falls / Q000517:prevention & control; D000671:Amputation, Surgical; D002985:Clinical Protocols; D006801:Humans; D007866:Leg / Q000601:surgery*; D009752:Nutritional Status; D059408:Pain Management; D010351:Patient Discharge