title: Incontinence and the duty to provide care.
abstract: Bridgit Dimond considers the legal implications of failing to adequately assess the continence needs of vulnerable people. A typical situation is used to illustrate the legal issues that arise (Box 1).
authors.affiliation: University of Glamorgan, Pontypridd.
authors.forename: Bridgit
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Dimond
mesh_terms: D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D005060:Europe; D005242:Fecal Incontinence / Q000628:therapy*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008318:Malpractice / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D024802:Nurse's Role; D028701:Patient Rights / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D011361:Professional Competence / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D011787:Quality of Health Care / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D006113:United Kingdom; D014549:Urinary Incontinence / Q000628:therapy*