MDs ‘R’ Us: holiday ideas for that special physician: ========================================================= * Sandeep K. Aggarwal * Vinai Bhagirath * Mohammed Loubani Don't know what to get that doctor in your life for Christmas? Tired of giving a taupe sweater or steak knives year after year? Well, your troubles are over. At MDs ‘R’ Us, we have the perfect holiday gifts for your health-inclined loved ones in almost all medical fields. ## Surgery It's no secret that surgeons are notorious perfectionists, so what better gift than the handsome, hand-crafted SurgStat™ Monitoring Chart. Yes, the name you've trusted for years for all your OR statistical needs is back with a handy, stylish, easy-to-use wall chart that any surgeon would love. Our fully customizable chart comes initially with 2 columns — Wins and Losses — but order before Dec. 15 and we'll personalize the gift with his or her name at no extra cost. A $10 value! New low, low price, $29.99! ![Figure1](http://www.cmaj.ca/https://www.cmaj.ca/content/cmaj/169/12/1326/F1.medium.gif) [Figure1](http://www.cmaj.ca/content/169/12/1326/F1) Figure. **Celebrating yet another OR win!** Photo by: Sandeep Aggarwal, Mohammed Loubani photos AND THAT'S NOT ALL! Christmas is a time for miracles. Show appreciation for that special miracle worker in your life with the Sir Cuts-A-Lot™ OR scrubs accessories package. Yes, everyone will know your surgeon is the best with these name tags, business cards, ID badges and a white coat on which “Dr.” has been replaced by “Your King” or “Your Queen.” Imagine how special that special surgeon will feel! A steal at $149.99! ## Radiology With the development of digital technology in radiology, radiologists don't even have to be in the hospital to do their job — the pictures can be emailed right to the lounge chair in their backyard. Now, our creative team has come up with a fun line of beachwear and accessories for the sun-loving imaging expert. Choose from stylish shorts and Hawaiian print shirts in a wide array of colours. And to ensure that the relaxing radiologist is not disturbed, every order over $50 comes with a fun “Radiologist At Work” sign! Shirts and shorts, $24.99 each. ![Figure2](http://www.cmaj.ca/https://www.cmaj.ca/content/cmaj/169/12/1326/F2.medium.gif) [Figure2](http://www.cmaj.ca/content/169/12/1326/F2) Figure. **Radiologist At Work!™** Photo by: Sandeep Aggarwal, Mohammed Loubani photos ## Family medicine Family physicians often work with little or no back-up, so it can be hard for them to get the second opinion they need or the kudos they so richly deserve. Now, their troubles are over. The patented Consult 2000™ can help alleviate the stress your loved one faces because of a shortage of specialty support. This device resembles a handsome novelty eight ball and it offers such helpful and insightful comments as: “Go with you gut!”, “Great job, Doc!”, “Remember not to overmedicate!” and “You made the right choice!”. Order before Dec. 1 and have an extra personal message, “You are on fire today!”, added at no extra charge. Just $199.99. ![Figure3](http://www.cmaj.ca/https://www.cmaj.ca/content/cmaj/169/12/1326/F3.medium.gif) [Figure3](http://www.cmaj.ca/content/169/12/1326/F3) Figure. **“You are on fire today!”** Photo by: Sandeep Aggarwal, Mohammed Loubani photos ## Emergency medicine Wondering what to get your frustrated ER sweetheart? Our new series of “On-call Specialist”™ plush dolls is just what your annoyed loved one needs! Made of a 50:50 cotton–polyester blend and stuffed with imported goose down, these durable “stress-management” devices are the perfect outlet for when that certain on-call specialist doesn't return a page. Choose from Radiology Resident Rick™, General Surgeon Tom™ and Psych Consult Carole™. These tough little dolls come with a lifetime warranty. At just $34.99 each, you'll want the whole set. With the threat of SARS and the West Nile virus, perhaps you're worried about your loved one's safety. Our top-notch team has created the holiday gift you're looking for! Nothing rings in the New Year like a personal Biosafety Suit™ (BS™). Made of a space-age polymer that we can't identify with conventional tests, we guarantee better-than-nothing protection for that extra-wary frontline MD. Comes in your choice of yellow, sunset yellow, goldenrod and mustard. Now only $99.99! ![Figure4](http://www.cmaj.ca/https://www.cmaj.ca/content/cmaj/169/12/1326/F4.medium.gif) [Figure4](http://www.cmaj.ca/content/169/12/1326/F4) Figure. **Take out your frustrations on Radiology Resident Rick™!** Photo by: Sandeep Aggarwal, Mohammed Loubani photos ## Psychiatry No one spends as much time talking to patients as psychiatrists. But let's face it — sometimes the conversation is less than stimulating. Get a real Freudian slip on these patients with these handy Bore-Me-Not™ shades. Available in a wide assortment of colours and styles, they can get any psychiatrist through those long days feeling well rested and rejuvenated. Reduced to $19.99. ![Figure5](http://www.cmaj.ca/https://www.cmaj.ca/content/cmaj/169/12/1326/F5.medium.gif) [Figure5](http://www.cmaj.ca/content/169/12/1326/F5) Figure. **The Bore-Me-Not™ shades for psychiatrists come in several styles and colours.** Photo by: Sandeep Aggarwal, Mohammed Loubani photos ## Obstetrics Babies are slippery and difficult to hold when born. That's why we have developed our new Drop-Stop™ obstetrics gloves — the perfect gift for the busy obstetrician. Made of a space-age adhesive polymer developed by NASA, we've adapted them to fit right over normal surgical gloves! Moreover, they are disposable and biodegradable! Order one box of 100 for $9.99 and we'll send you another box for FREE! ![Figure6](http://www.cmaj.ca/https://www.cmaj.ca/content/cmaj/169/12/1326/F6.medium.gif) [Figure6](http://www.cmaj.ca/content/169/12/1326/F6) Figure. **The birth of a new idea! Drop-Stop™ obstetrics gloves.** Photo by: Sandeep Aggarwal, Mohammed Loubani photos ## Footnotes * MDs ‘R’ Us, 2 RUserious Way, North Pole, Canada, H0H 0H0