The Wound Care Patient’s Bill of Rights

The Wound Care Patient’s Bill of Rights

The US Association for the Advancement of Wound Care (2015) produced the Wound Care Patient’s Bill of Rights.

The statements within this document are worthy of consideration as the principles expressed may have a meaningful place within our own individual professional practices.

Patients have a right to :

1. Actively participate as a member of the wound care team if able and willing to do so
2. Have their wound assessed and monitored by trained healthcare personnel
3. Know what treatment options are available
4. Know the benefits, risks and side effects of wound care treatments
5. Receive timely and cost-effective treatment
6. Have the wound treated with safe and effective products
7. Have their pain adequately controlled
8. Seek other opinions about their wound treatment and to consult specialists as necessary
9. Consult other healthcare professionals for advice about diet, exercise, therapy or products