The article discusses the reasons why the author claims that it is important to promote intermittent self-catheterisation (ISC) as of 2017, and it mentions the history of ISC, the costs associated with intermittent catheters, and concerns about the ability of patients to manage ISC. According to the article, ISC is the process by which a patient passes a lubricated tube down his or her urethra in order to empty urine out of the bladder. To read the full article, log in using your NHS OpenAthens details