A little preparation.
A more confident first visit.
What to expect, what to bring and how to care for yourself between appointments.
What to expect
Your first appointment includes a review of your wound, relevant medical history and previous treatment. We discuss how the wound affects your daily life and assess factors such as circulation, swelling, pressure and infection.
Further investigations or specialist review may be recommended. We explain the proposed treatment and arrange an appropriate schedule for follow-up care.
What to bring
Tap items as you prepare. This checklist is not saved or sent.
Between appointments
Follow the treatment plan provided by your clinical team. Ask for guidance if you are unsure about dressing care, compression, pressure relief or use of a wound therapy device. Contact us if there are changes in the wound or difficulties following the plan.
When to seek assessment
Arrange review for a wound that is not improving, repeatedly returns, has been present for several weeks, or is opening after surgery. A new foot wound in a person with diabetes or poor circulation should be assessed promptly.
When urgent care is needed
Seek urgent medical care for rapidly spreading redness or swelling, fever with a worsening wound, severe or increasing pain, new black tissue, or a foot that suddenly becomes cold, pale or numb. Heavy bleeding or feeling very unwell also requires urgent assessment. Do not wait for a routine wound care appointment.