WORRIED ABOUT YOUR TREATMENT? HERE’S WHAT TO DO

YOU are not obliged to accept medical treatment or interventions – and that includes having a catheter fitted and the use of incontinence pads – according to the Patients’ Association.

If you are concerned about any aspect of care as an inpatient – or as a family member of one – you should ask a nurse on the ward for a time to be arranged to speak to the consultant who has overall responsibility. You can find out the reason a decision was made and ask about alternatives.

For advice call the Patients Association helpline on 0800 345 7115, weekdays 09:30–17:00. Visit patients-association.org.uk for more information about your rights.