Posted by Andrew on 22/7/2010, 8:43 am, in reply to "Adventures in the NHS"
Good news and bad news eh? Fortunately you do not need to go to a urologist to be shown how to use a catheter. We advocate seeing a urologist just in case of the unlikely event that there is a physical restriction that makes it difficult to start a flow. Most find that the GP practice nurse can show you how to use a cath; some GP practices even have a continence nurse which is even better. So wait till your GP returns and ask if that can be done.
As for the psychiatrist: they are medically trained (unlike clinical psychologists) and maybe tend towards medical solutions. The evidence you can use, which we can back up, is that desensitisation does work for all ages; if you have had paruresis a long time, it just takes more desensitisation! Our oldest "client" was 85, and was delighted with his progress. The challenge for you is to provide this evidence without coming over as antagonistic. Perhaps the GP can help here; if you brief him he may be able to write a suitable letter.
So back to you: try to keep any emotion out if it; keep to facts, and put them on the spot.
cheers
Andrew320
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