Wound Care
Specialist wound assessment and nursing care to speed safe healing
Service Overview:
AvN Wellness Clinic provides specialist wound care for minor and complex wounds. Treatments are delivered by a registered nurse with wound care training and experience in chronic ulcers, post surgical wounds and infected wounds. Our aim is to promote safe healing, prevent complications and support recovery at home with clear plans and follow up.
Who should book?
- People with slow healing or recurring wounds.
- Patients discharged from hospital who need ongoing wound management.
- People with diabetes who require regular foot checks and wound care.
- Anyone with infected or complicated wounds needing specialist nursing care.
- Comprehensive wound assessment and measurement
- Cleaning and debridement where clinically indicated and safe to perform in clinic
- Selection and application of appropriate dressings and topical treatments
- Infection control and wound monitoring
- Pain management during dressing changes where required
- Personalised wound care plan and scheduled follow up appointments
- Education and training for home care, dressing changes and signs to watch for
- Removal of clips or stitches when clinically appropriate
Clinical assessment and wound history including relevant medical background and medications
Wound measurement, photography for clinical records and documentation for medical aid where required
Cleaning and dressing the wound, with debridement if indicated and safe in the clinic setting
A written wound care plan, dressing schedule and follow up appointment plan
Advice on footwear, offloading, diabetes care and when to seek urgent review
Pricing guide
Prices are indicative. Final cost depends on wound complexity and required procedures. Confirm pricing when you book.
Medical aid and referrals :
For medical aid authorisation for wound care a referral letter from a healthcare practitioner is usually required. Acceptable referral sources include a general practitioner, surgeon, specialist or oncologist. Please bring the referral to your first wound care appointment to avoid delays in authorisation and claims. We provide clinical notes, photographs and receipts to support medical aid submissions.
Checklist for wound care medical aid claims:
- Referral letter from GP, surgeon, specialist or oncologist
- Medical aid name and membership number
- Main member full name and ID number where applicable
- Any prior authorisation documents if already issued
If you need help preparing documents or submitting claims we can assist by phone or WhatsApp
Safety and infection control:
We follow strict infection control procedures and use sterile technique for dressings and procedures. If a wound shows signs of systemic infection such as fever, spreading redness, increasing pain or other concerning symptoms we will advise urgent medical review or referral to a higher level of care.
Frequently asked questions
For medical aid claims a referral is often required. For private self pay patients a referral is not always necessary. Contact reception for guidance.
Frequency depends on wound type, dressing choice and clinical progress. Some wounds require daily review, others weekly. We will agree a schedule during your assessment.
We use techniques to minimise discomfort. Local pain management options are discussed before any procedure.
Yes. We provide diabetic foot screening and specialist wound care. We will coordinate with your GP or specialist and advise on offloading, footwear and diabetes control.
- Referral letter if you plan to claim through medical aid
- ID document and medical aid card if applicable
- A list of current medications and any allergies
- Any previous wound care notes or hospital discharge summaries
Concerned a wound is not healing?
Book a focused assessment and receive a clear treatment and follow up plan.