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Patient guide

Questions to take to your clinician.

Print a short conversation guide. No account, symptom form or personal information required.

Understanding the goal

  • What is preventing my wound from improving?
  • Is debridement needed, and what is the goal?
  • Why are you considering MDT rather than another approach?
  • What would make this approach unsuitable for me?

Understanding the experience

  • Which clinical product would you use?
  • Who would apply, monitor and remove the dressing?
  • How would we plan for discomfort or pain?
  • Are there activity or dressing-care instructions I should follow?

Understanding follow-up

  • How will we judge progress?
  • When is the next assessment?
  • What changes should prompt an earlier call?
  • Who do I contact outside normal office hours?

Understanding costs

  • What are the expected charges for the product, visits and supplies?
  • Does my plan require a referral or prior authorization?
  • Can I receive a written estimate?

Your notes

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