"TIPS" The International Prostate Series

November 2009 | Issue # 4

News About The Spanner™ Prostatic Stent:

Great news --- The Spanner has received a Category I CPT Code for the insertion of a temporary prostatic stent. This major milestone has been long awaited by urologists across America who are eager to get started using The Spanner stent in their practice. Code 53855 will become effective January 1, 2010 and has been assigned a total RVU of 18.06. AbbeyMoor wishes to thank the AUA and all of its membership for their support of our application and efforts to get this code approved and available for use.

How can The Spanner help your patients? Learning about the stent is unbelievably simple: schedule a 15-minute online and in person Virtual Office Visit (VOV). Providing the benefit of a live, personal consultation without the intrusion of a salesperson in the office, the VOV is a model of 21st Century efficiency and convenience. Contact us by email or phone (888-528-9073) to get started.

The Road to San Francisco (AUA2010)

When urologists meet in San Francisco for the AUA 2010, chances are they'll stop for a meal at Farina Focaccio Cucina. Located at 3560 18th Street in San Francisco's Mission District, Farina features authentic Genovese entrees with a fabulous wine list. Before planning the trip, check out this recommendation video from thedoctorschannel.com.

Improving Your Practice:

Handling The Angry Patient

Every staff member of every discipline has a story about a patient exploding in anger in the doctor's office. While these situations cannot always be avoided, there are good and not-so-good ways of handling the patient. Healthcare Providers Service Organization presents details of 3 simple steps for handling the angry patient. Print it and post it for all to see. Full Article

Expand Your Mind:

Acute Urinary Retention In Men: An Age Old Problem

Ten years ago Emberton and Anson wrote in the BMJ about acute urinary retention and its prevalence in aging men. Their writings have relevance today. With the advance of the Boomer generation, patients presenting in AUR continue to challenge urologists. Read Emberton's summary of AUR related published articles, 1966 to 1998. And note his concluding comments about future instruments, i.e. stents, which will relieve AUR while allowing the bladder and external sphincter to work normally. Full Article

Worth A Look:

6 Simple Marketing Strategies

While most doctors can boast of booming practices and overburdened schedules, there are those who wish they had more patients on the roster. Susan Ward at About.com offers 6 simple marketing strategies that can work with very little expense to build any business. Learn how simple things like volunteering at a charitable event can help establish a businessman's visibility in the community. Full Article

On A Lighter Note:

You'll be tapping your feet to this fun
video by Magmabear on youtube:
Avatar the Vasectomy. Video