This book provides a practical, evidence-based overview of the supportive care of patients with urological failure, covering issues such as quality of life measurements, the role of the multidisciplinary team, and psychological and social support for patients, families and carers. The book focuses on chronic symptoms such as chronic prostatitis.

1. Introduction to supportive care issues for the urology patient ; 2. Quality of life measurements ; 3. Self-help strategies ; 4. Role of the interdisciplinary team in urological supportive care ; 5. Psychological and spiritual support ; 6. The patient and family ; 7. The bioinformatics of integrative medicine in urology ; 8. The patient presenting with hematuria ; 9. The patient presenting with urinary retention ; 10. The patient presenting with urinary incontinence ; 11. The patient presenting with neurological disease affecting the urinary tract ; 12. The patient presenting with sexual dysfunction ; 13. The patient presenting with androgen deficiency ; 14. The patient presenting with requirements for a urinary diversion or reservoir ; 15. The patient presenting with recalcitrant urinary tract infections ; 16. The patient presenting with chronic prostatitis ; 17. The patient presenting with genitourinary AIDS ; 18. The patient presenting with painful bladder syndrome ; 19. Supportive care for the renal transplant patient ; 20. The patient presenting with a genitourinary prosthesis ; 21. The patient presenting with benign genitourinary pain ; 22. The patient presenting with malignant genitourinary pain ; 23. Evaluation and treatment of the infertile male ; 24. The patient presenting with an overactive adrenal gland ; 25. The patient presenting with frequently recurring urinary tract calculi ; 26. The patient presenting with ureteric obstruction ; 27. Supportive care for the urology patient and family in the future

The authors aim the information at all members of the healthcare team involved in the care of the chronic urologic patient. They have presented this material in a manner accessible and interpretable by all members of the urologic team. This is an excellent addition to the growing armamentarium available to the healthcare provider when dealing with chronic urologic disease. Unique in its presentation and focus, this book will become a valuable resource in the management of the patient with chronic and terminal urologic illness.

An international team of authors provide a comprehensive overview of interdisciplinary care for people with acute, chronic, and complex urological needs Takes an interdisciplinary perspective showing how to draw on the skills of each team member to ensure optimal outcomes for patients Focuses on symptomatic interventions whilst addressing the underlying problems of the disease An excellent primer on urology and supportive care and the interface between them

An international team of authors provide a comprehensive overview of interdisciplinary care for people with acute, chronic, and complex urological needs Takes an interdisciplinary perspective showing how to draw on the skills of each team member to ensure optimal outcomes for patients Focuses on symptomatic interventions whilst addressing the underlying problems of the disease An excellent primer on urology and supportive care and the interface between them