Diabetic Foot Care: Case Studies in Clinical Management

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Alethea V. M. Foster (Diabetic Foot Clinic, King's College Hospital, London, UK) Michael E. Edmonds (King's College, University of London, UK)

Diabetic Foot Care

Case Studies in Clinical Management

Alethea V. M. Foster (Diabetic Foot Clinic, King's College Hospital, London, UK), Michael E. Edmonds (King's College, University of London, UK)

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John Wiley & Sons Inc
31 December 2010

Diabetes; Chiropody & podiatry

Health Economics and Financing Diabetic Foot Care: Case Studies in Clinical Management uses an illustrated patient case study format to demonstrate the multidisciplinary care and clinical management of patients with feet and lower limb problems as a result of diabetes. Every case has colour illustrations highlighting both the initial presentation of the foot, right through to treatment and long term follow-up care. Of particular focus are the management problems, barriers to effective care, preventable mistakes, unnecessary delays in presentations, challenging situations, conflicts, dilemmas and solutions that podiatrists and diabetic specialists face.

Sections in the book include: Neuropathic and neuroischaemic foot, neuropathic ulcers, ischaemic ulcers, infections, gangrene, traumatic injuries, Charcot’s osteoarthropathy, dermatological problems associated with diabetes, painful neuropathy, diabetic foot emergencies, angiology and foot surgery/amputation. With key points and summaries at the beginning and end of each section, this book is clear and easy to navigate, making it an ideal tool for diabetes specialists, diabetes nurses and podiatrists.

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By: Alethea V. M. Foster (Diabetic Foot Clinic King's College Hospital London UK), Michael E. Edmonds (King's College, University of London, UK)
Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 252mm, Width: 173mm, Spine: 19mm
Weight: 694g
ISBN: 9780470998236
ISBN 10: 0470998237
Pages: 280
Publication Date: 31 December 2010
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Alethea Foster, former Honarary Consultant Podiatrist, King's College Hospital Diabetic Foot Clinic. Ali, who has recently retired, was a nationally and internationally recognised leading podiatrist, and one of the first Consultant Podiatrists in the UK. She has authored many books and is on several journal editorial boards. In May 2003, Ali was the first podiatrist to be awarded the International Diabetic Foot Award, which is only awarded every four years to an indvidual who has played a pivotal role in developing diabetic foot care Dr Michael Edmonds, Consultant Physician, The Diabetic Foot Clinic, King's College. Mike is a leading Consultant on the foot, with national and international recognition. He has written many books and journal articles.

Reviews for Diabetic Foot Care: Case Studies in Clinical Management

“With key points and summaries at the beginning and end of each section, this book is clear and easy to navigate, making it an ideal tool for diabetes specialists, diabetes nurses and podiatrists.” (Mpilibrary.blogspot.co.uk, 12 September 2014) ""Using a case study format, this volume for diabetes specialists, nurses and podiatrists illustrates the multidisciplinary care and clinical management of patients with foot and lower limb problems that are a result of diabetes."" (Booknews, 1 April 2011) ""...this book should be available to everyone involved in the care of people with diabetes and foot disease, as a stimulus to reflecting on one's own practice, learning from experts and (as the authors state) improving the outcome of diabetic foot disease."" (Practical Diabetes International, 2011)