Question

A 67-year-old patient with type 2 diabetes presents with a painful foot ulcer and peripheral neuropathy. According to NICE guidelines, which is the most important next step in management?

Accepted Answer

Urgent hospital referral to the multidisciplinary foot care team

Answer

Start broad-spectrum oral antibiotics

Answer

Arrange a vascular surgery consultation

Answer

Prescribe compression bandages

Answer

Advise daily saline soaks and no antibiotics

Practice question

A 67-year-old patient with type 2 diabetes presents with a painful foot ulcer and peripheral neuropathy. According to NICE guidelines, which is the most important next step in management?