Improving holistic assessment of chronic wounds: how to meet patient expectation using the new Best Practice Statement.

The Wounds UK Best Practice Statement 'Improving holistic assessment of chronic wounds' emphasises the need for wide-ranging assessment that considers the impact of all aspects of the patient's health and wellbeing on the healing process. Each best practice statement has an accompanying 'Patient Expectation', which indicates to patients what to expect in care. This article provides a guide to the Patient Expectations and how to discuss these with your patients to engage them in their treatment. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]