Wound care: an emerging speciality?

Evidence is growing that wound care has emerged as the newest area of specialisation. In recent years developments have taken place in a number of key areas. Several books written by doctors, nurses and pharmacists have been published which cover a broad range of subjects from different professional perspectives. In addition, new journals keep professionals abreast of the latest research. Societies such as the European Wound Management Association, the European Tissue Repair Society, the Tissue Viability Society and the Wound Care Society continue to go from strength to strength, bringing together the many professionals involved in wound care.