The current strategic vision of the NHS focuses on improving practice, increasing productivity, improving wound care documentation and attaining efficient information flow, all of which enhance the quality of patient care. This article looks at the specifications and efficacy of a new electronic data and image capture system, Silhouette™ (ARANZ Medical). Early experience with the Silhouette system indicates promising potential for use within a range of care settings to improve the delivery and reporting of care for patients with wounds.