There is growing evidence that catheters are over-used

Much of this use could be avoided. About 1 in 5 patients staying in hospital will end up with a urinary catheter. Urinary tract infection is the second most common healthcare-associated infection in hospitals in?the UK. Read, 'Small tube - big problem' a BBC article by NAMRIP member, Professor Mandy Fader , and another article on the BBC , by correspondent? Andrew Bimelow, about Professor Fader's work.