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Tuesday, October 07, 2008 linda lemke asks

Q: Why would a pt with functional incontinence need to stay on ditropan when depends are always needed.

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10/15/08 7:14pm

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Functional Incontinence


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In a nutshell: any treatment or management for incontinence should usually have the objective of improving the individual's quality of life. If it doesn't, then it may not be necessary.

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