The science of the appliance- Choosing an ostomy appliance is rarely straight forward. For the new patient, a lack of knowledge of means relying on the Stoma Nurse to make an informed choice and educate appropriately. For the Stoma Nurse, many factors make up this choice in order to recommend the most appropriate and functional pouch for the individual. This episode talks about the range of modern ostomy appliances, their general and unique features and the underlying elements that determine how we choose the right pouch for you.