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The Federal Register states that pressure ulcers can "reasonably be prevented through the application of evidence-based guidelines." While "reasonably preventable" does not mean "always preventable," the statement carries potentially significant legal implications. Healthcare Kevin W. Yankowsky, JD, a partner in the Health Law–Health Litigation department of Fulbright & Jaworski LLP, discusses how the outcome of a medical litigation is highly dependent on the words written and used in a care setting.