I have a patient who is alert, oriented & continent. She is receiving rehab services to return home alone. This patient refuses to use the bathroom. She prefers to move her bowels in an incontinence product and have the staff clean her up. She states that she will have no problem going to the bathroom when she returns home. I find this behavior inappropriate but the therapist feels it's ok.
To me, anyone who would rather use a Depends, there is something wrong with them. Early signs of Dementia?