The patient received verbal and/or written instructions on how to care for their wound, and a follow-up appointment was scheduled in 3-5 days to remove the sutures.
Post-operative wound management. Indicates that the patient understands how to care for their wound to minimize complications and promote healing. Scheduling follow-up ensures timely suture removal.
"Wound care instructions provided with follow-up in 3-5 days for suture removal."
Used in the plan section of a surgical note to document patient education and scheduled follow-up care.
Common questions about using medical phrases in clinical documentation