Wound management places a major demand on healthcare resources, which will continue to escalate with the increasing age and associated diseases of patients. But, that is no reason for inconsistent treatment, or treatment where the concerns and priorities of patients are not being addressed.

Of course, prevention and education need to be a priority, along with evidence-based wound treatments and research into developing existing pathways. However, patients also have rights and expectations that need to be considered. In our view, it is here where we have fallen down and where we continue to do so.