Synopsis: Abstract: Skin disorders associated with chronic kidney disease (CKD) can markedly affect a patient’s quality of life and can negatively impact their mental and… Read More
Synopsis: Abstract: OBJECTIVE: An analysis of the literature regarding palliative care of patients with wounds. DATA SOURCES: Health care literature, including national and international reports,… Read More
Synopsis: Abstract: Wound management in palliative patients is often a very challenging area of care. There are many unique issues that can combine to produce… Read More
Synopsis: Abstract: Approximately 5-10% of patients with metastatic cancer will develop a fungating wound. The disfiguring or unpleasant nature of these wounds can lead to… Read More
Synopsis: Abstract: The prevalence of dermatologic disease and its effect on quality of life has not been well studied in patients with advanced illness. We… Read More