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Summary

Montage of images used throughout the course with the text ‘Summary’ underneath You have just completed Topic 1: Introduction.

The key points to remember are that PUs have a significant impact on the patient’s quality of life. Treating PUs is resource intensive and has a significant impact on a patient’s family. Finally, and most importantly, PUs are preventable.

Now that you have completed this topic you should be able to:

  • follow the interactive instructions
  • describe the function of the screen navigation buttons
  • identify the structure and content areas for this course
  • describe the occurrence of PUs
  • discuss the impact PUs have on patients, carers and the health care system.
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Last updated: 27 March, 2008
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