Complex parapharyngeal abscess: a case study and urgent call for the legal role of wound care nurses in Indonesia

This article addresses the successful wound management case of a male patient in his early 60s with a necrotising parapharyngeal abscess, by a wound care nurse in a home-based care setting with very limited resources. The case study emphasises the necessity for clearly defined legal roles for non-physician wound care clinicians in Indonesia, where resource constraints demand innovative approaches. While not advocating for a direct replacement of physicians, the case study calls for an exploration of a broader scope of practice for wound care nurse practitioners. Further research is required for the establishment of a comprehensive scope of practice for wound care nurses in Indonesia, ensuring optimal patient care while safeguarding professionals from legal complications.