Bed Sores – also known as Pressure Sores, Decubitus Ulcers or Pressure Ulcers
Carer – people may be cared for by a relative or a friend when they are ill, while others may have paid care workers or nurses to look after them. In this booklet, the word carer means unpaid carers such as friends or relatives, not paid care workers.
Circulation –
Decubitus Ulcers – also known as Bed Sores, Pressure Sores or Pressure Ulcers
Extrinsic Risk Factor –
Healthcare professional – in this booklet we use the term healthcare professional to mean anyone working as part of your healthcare team. For example, this could be your doctor, nurse, physiotherapist or occupational therapist.
Intrinsic Risk Factor –
Medical Negligence –
Nursing Negligence –
Necrotic –
Pressure Sores – also known as Bed Sores, Decubitus Ulcers or Pressure Ulcers
Pressure Ulcers – also known as Bed Sores, Decubitus Ulcers or Pressure Sores
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