This book addresses the psychological consequences of wounds and the psychological components of wound care‎,‎ building on contemporary research evidence and presenting practical clinical guidelines‎.‎ Particular emphasis is given to the psychological impact of both wounds and wound treatment‎.‎ Implications for practice are discussed‎,‎ making this book both educational and practical‎.‎Psychology of Wounds and Wound Care in Clinical Practice is aimed at clinicians‎,‎ including GPs‎,‎ vascular surgeons and physicians‎,‎ nurses‎,‎ especially tissue viability nurses‎,‎ and podiatrists‎,‎ and is also of interest to academic teachers and researchers‎.‎