A high court of wound care?

I have just arrived back from two very enjoyable (albeit rainy) days in Galway, attending the Wound Management Association of Ireland's biennial conference. The title of one of the sessions, 'The great debate: technology versus dressings in wound management - is there a difference in outcomes?', caught my eye. Interestingly, while listening to the proceedings, it became apparent that there was more consensus than debate among the delegates, with most agreeing that the key to success is simply the ability to identify which option is most suited to the needs of the patient and wound. Ironically, given that we were talking about new technology, the old phrase 'back to basics' was used repeatedly, referring in this instance to the need for thorough and holistic assessment. Plus ça change, plus c'est la même chose!