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Can i refuse foley catheters in hospital for non-urological surgery? i'm urinary incontinent and require diapers during hospitalisation, catheters will damage my traumatised urethra?

Q: can i refuse foley catheters in hospital for non-urological surgery? i'm urinary incontinent and require diapers during hospitalisation, catheters will damage my traumatised urethra?

: it depends on the surgery. A foley gives information on urinary output which critical information depending on your procedure and your medical history and the length of your procedure

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it depends on the surgery. A foley gives information on urinary output which critical information depending on your procedure and your medical history and the length of your procedure

Answered 4/4/2021

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A member asked:

Can i refuse foley catheters in hospital for non-urological surgery? i'm urinary incontinent and require diapers during hospitalisation, catheters will damage my traumatised urethra?

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