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What’s important to you?

Determine what is important for you in choosing treatment for your infected, non-healing diabetic foot wound. Choose the statement that fits you best. Move the orange triangle towards the statement you prefer.

Preserve the foot

I would put up with a lot to avoid a prosthesis.

Amputation

I don't mind a prosthesis if it gets me back to my normal life sooner.

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Preserve the foot

I don't mind being in treatment longer and coming in and out of the hospital.

Amputation

I want this over with as quickly as possible.

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Preserve the foot

I'm comfortable with the risk that I may not be able to keep my foot, even if we try everything to keep it.

Amputation

The uncertainty of whether these surgeries will save my foot makes me uneasy.

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Preserve the foot

I'm prepared to stay off of my foot for months if it helps me keep as much of it as possible.

Amputations

I don't think I can live my life the way I want if I can't walk for that long.

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Preserve the foot

Frequent doctor visits, unhealed wounds, and special footwear won't disrupt my life and social connections.

Amputation

Special dressings and open wounds would make me withdraw from my social life.

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Your choice

What is your preference?

Preserve the foot

Amputation

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How certain are you about this decision?

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