“When wound care patients need intensive treatment, the usual response is to transport them to the nearest hospital or specialty clinic. But it’s a solution those in metropolitan areas take for granted because in many parts of the country, a simple trip to the hospital is a major production or not possible at all.
Specialists working in the wound care field are well aware of the challenges rural facilities face. Vast distances, difficult topography, transportation limitations and budget constraints are just some of the major barriers.”
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John Andrews, McKnight’s, 1 March 2010
