MDs ‘R’ Us®: gifts for your favourite specialist ===================================================== * Sandeep K. Aggarwal * Vinai Bhagirath To celebrate our tremendous success and growth over the last year, **MDs ‘R’ Us®** is proud to present more holiday gift ideas for the busy physician. This year, we focus on the age old adage, “physician, heal thyself,” with products designed to make life a little easier. ## Plastic-Surgeon-in-a-box Makeover Kit™ Is the plastic surgeon in your life concerned that they're not projecting the right image? If the answer is “Yes,” the problem may be an acute “bling bling” deficiency. Fret not; MDs ‘R’ Us® has the cure. Introducing our patented **Plastic-Surgeon-in-a-box Makeover Kit™!** Each kit includes gold chains and rings designed by award-winning actor and style guru Mr. T! It also comes with a set of vanity license plates featuring messages such as, “CHA CHING” and “BLING” In addition, you'll find a set of Ferrari, Porsche, and BMW key chains so everybody will know that you ride in style (even if those alimony payments have you driving a beat-up Oldsmobile). Yes, help perpetuate the negative stereotype the public has of plastic surgeons by getting the Plastic Surgeon-in-a-box Makeover Kit™ **Plastic-Surgeon-in-a-box Makeover Kit™ sale price of $95.95!** ![Figure1](http://www.cmaj.ca/https://www.cmaj.ca/content/cmaj/171/12/1508/F1.medium.gif) [Figure1](http://www.cmaj.ca/content/171/12/1508/F1) Figure. Dr. Davidson is a real playa now that he has the **Plastic-Surgeon-in-a-box Makeover Kit™!** Photo by: SK. Aggarwal, V Bhagirath, Brent Lanting Also, for the plastic surgeon in need of a refresher course in trauma management, MD's ‘R’ Us® is re-introducing the award-winning **Medicine 101 for … Plastic Surgeons™** just in time for the holiday season! Yes, if your colleague's idea of the ABCs is adipose, botox, and collagen injections, or if he or she thinks bust size is a vital sign, then Medicine 101 for … Plastic Surgeons™ is the ideal gift! **Medicine 101 for … Plastic Surgeons™ only $49.99 while supplies last!** ## Potpourri Neck Tie™ ![Figure2](http://www.cmaj.ca/https://www.cmaj.ca/content/cmaj/171/12/1508/F2.medium.gif) [Figure2](http://www.cmaj.ca/content/171/12/1508/F2) Figure. Dr. Bard can breathe easy around this chronic puffer with the **Potpourri Neck Tie™** by MD's ‘R’ Us®. Photo by: SK. Aggarwal, V Bhagirath, Brent Lanting Respirologists spend hours every day with patients who are saturated in cigarette smoke, which can be really hard on the nose, especially if you suffer from asthma or allergies. With the new **Potpourri Neck Tie™** by MDs ‘R’ Us® your favourite respirologist will be able to replace the carcinogenic stink that permeates his or her office with the relaxing, pacifying aroma of a grassy meadow! This product comes in a wide variety of colours including Cigar-tar Black, Filter-tip Yellow, and Tobacky Taupe! **Potpourri Neck Tie™, a bargain at $14.99** ## Radio-Rap™ ![Figure3](http://www.cmaj.ca/https://www.cmaj.ca/content/cmaj/171/12/1508/F3.medium.gif) [Figure3](http://www.cmaj.ca/content/171/12/1508/F3) Figure. A perplexed Dr. Cartman knows just where to turn when stumped by the opening greeting of his next appointment. Photo by: SK. Aggarwal, V Bhagirath, Brent Lanting Sometimes the lack of interaction with patients can leave radiologists feeling a little awkward during those rare times when they do speak with patients. They may have forgotten those little niceties like saying “Hello,” introducing themselves, or shaking a patient's hand. If that sounds like your colleague, MDs ‘R’ Us® has the perfect solution. **Radio-Rap™** is a fun, easy-to-read guide to help radiologists interact and get along with patients better. With a lifetime warranty that can't be beat, it will be available for a limited time in December. **Radio-Rap™ just $34.99** ## Defense-Greens™ ![Figure4](http://www.cmaj.ca/https://www.cmaj.ca/content/cmaj/171/12/1508/F4.medium.gif) [Figure4](http://www.cmaj.ca/content/171/12/1508/F4) Figure. There will be no trip to emergency for clinical clerk James after morning rounds this time. Photo by: SK. Aggarwal, V Bhagirath, Brent Lanting New for Christmas 2005, MDs ‘R’ Us® is launching a line for clinical clerks! It's no secret that staff walk all over the clerks. It's practically a time-honoured tradition. But all that walking is bound to cause some internal injuries. Help protect your clerk with **Defense-Greens™** by MDs ‘R’ Us®. Yes, when your delicate clerk is wearing Defense-Greens™, consultants and staff will know exactly where to step to avoid major organs and painful areas. **Defense-Greens™ special one time offer only $39.98** ## Gastro - Shield™ ![Figure5](http://www.cmaj.ca/https://www.cmaj.ca/content/cmaj/171/12/1508/F5.medium.gif) [Figure5](http://www.cmaj.ca/content/171/12/1508/F5) Figure. Dr. Raoul ducks for cover behind the **Gastro– Shield™** while interviewing this queasy patient. Photo by: SK. Aggarwal, V Bhagirath, Brent Lanting Being a GI specialist is probably the one field where you're almost certain to get splattered with something coming out of one end of the GI tract or the other. To protect your colleague's fancy suit and to keep him or her from smelling like gas-station bathroom, MD's ‘R’ Us® have invented the **Gastro– Shield™**. This 0.35 х 0.35 meter nanopolymer shield fits in most 1 х 1 foot pockets or briefcases and is guaranteed to resist even the most corrosive and explosively projectile substances. **Handy Gastro–Shield™ at the low, low price of $69.95** ## Footnotes * *MDs ‘R’ Us, 2 RUserious Way, North Pole, Canada, H0H 0H0*