Best Practice Statement Addressing skin tone bias in wound care: assessing signs and symptoms in people with dark skin tones

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Published
November 2021
Authors
Ayesha Marshall, Jacqui Fletcher, Kumbi Kariwo, Leanne Atkin, Luxmi Dhoonmoon, Mikko Enoc, Nazneen Bagdadi, Neesha Oozageer Gunowa, Sarah Pankhurst, Shirley Spencer, Viola Sidambe
Topic
Best Practice
Content type
Downloadable PDF

This document aims to highlight this issue and provide clinicians with practical guidance to aid accurate assessment and diagnosis in all skin tones, optimising patient care and improving outcomes – Luxmi Dhoonmoon and Jacqui Fletcher (Expert Panel Co-chairs)

https://www.wounds-uk.com/resources/details/addressing-skin-tone-bias-wound-care-assessing-signs-and-symptoms-people-dark-skin-tones