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I want to give plain and simple advice for completing a body map, such as injuries to be included but not for instance moles etc.... any advice on how to get the point across in simple terms that dont frighten people off

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I have used the ginger

I have used the ginger bread man to indicate where marks and bruises are located
not sure if this is ok best wishes maureen

  • By maureen41 at 11 Sep 2009 - 12:11
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I am intrigued. What's the

I am intrigued. What's the ginger bread man?

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  • By Tom at 11 Sep 2009 - 14:00
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gingerbread

a basic shape that can be used to indicate areas that are at risk from pressure sores ,

  • By maureen41 at 20 Sep 2009 - 10:00
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That makes

That makes sense.

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  • By Tom at 21 Sep 2009 - 08:05
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I am not familiar with the

I am not familiar with the term Gingerbread man, but when thinking, the body map used in some establishments can resemble this!!
Is the learner completing HSC358....as i would want more than a body map for this unit?

If you are assessing a learner for pressure care then i would expect they are aware of assessment tools and if they do not already understand the difference between a mole and ulcers then i would be questioning further formal training in this area.

This is purely my judgementAmanda

  • By Amanda1 at 15 Sep 2009 - 20:30
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