To some, the catheter bag is one of the most humiliating and obvious signs of illness. By design, the clear plastic bag easily indicates indicates to caregivers the amount of urine in the bag. But it also telegraphs the contents to anyone visiting the patient. In the case of hospice. It’s just one more indignity at the end of life.

To some, the catheter bag is one of the most humiliating and obvious signs of illness. By design, the clear plastic bag easily indicates to caregivers the amount of urine in the bag. But it also telegraphs the contents to anyone visiting the patient. In the case of hospice, it’s jut one more indignity at the end of life.