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Wound care specialists are needed and have a role to play in disaster zones

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Wound care specialists are needed and have a role to play in disaster zones

Eimear Murphy
8 November 2010

When you hear of the latest humanitarian disaster, do you listen and think, ‘that is terrible, I should do something to help by raising money, or raising awareness’. But, have you ever considered that your skills as a wound care nurse may be vital in such a situation? I did, and now I implore you to reconsider how you could help, because as an experienced wound care practitioner you have knowledge and abilities that could be of great practical help.

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