Letter to the Editor

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To the Editor:

You do not know me, but I am your biggest fan. I am 50 years old and have MS. After living with incontinence for the past 5 years, I just yesterday got an indwelling catheter. Last night was pretty rough for me emotionally. Every time you need a new “help” it takes awhile to adjust mentally to it.

I went on the Internet this morning and typed in “living with an indwelling catheter,” and I happened upon your article, “Urinary Catheter Management for the Older Adult Patient.”1 I just wanted you to know what a difference reading your article has made to me. I feel less like a freak because you addressed the embarrassing issues associated with a catheter.

Thank you for dealing with this issue so sensitively while being so thorough. If I could, I’d take you to lunch.

-Anonymous

Send your comments and opinions on an issue that concerns caring for the older patient to: medwards@hmpcommunications.com

References: 

1. Wilde MH. Urinary catheter management for the older adultpatient. Clinical Geriatrics 2004;12(4):26-32.

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