Development of catheter care guidelines for Guy's and St Thomas'.

The need for an up-to-date, evidence-based guideline for urethral catheter care became apparent after the author started working as continence advisor in the urology, gynaecology and elderly care directorates at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust in 2003. This article details the processes and difficulties the guideline group went through when developing and passing the guidelines through the Trust's clinical governance committee. It details the aims and objectives of the new guidelines and the areas of debate pursued following the consultation period.