Deutsche medizinische Wochenschrift
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The treatment of chronic wounds often poses a therapeutic challenge. Assessment of the pathogenesis of the wound, causative and symptomatic interventions are key. Concerning treatment-concepts the evaluation of comorbidities, pain management, the nutrition status of as well as the mobility of the patient are recommended.
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The COVID-19 pandemic has put triage on the political agenda. Disabled people feared being disadvantaged in the allocation of scarce intensive care resources. The German Federal Constitutional Court has agreed with them and obliged the legislature to regulate the triage. However, the new paragraph 5c of the Infection Protection Act (IfSG) raises more questions than it answers.