PD21-04 PATIENT-OFFICE PRACTICE DYNAMICS IN THE INQUIRY REGARDING RESTORATIVE THERAPIES FOR ED

INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES:Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and low-intensity shock wave therapy (LiSWT) are being touted as treatments for erectile dysfunction (ED) without data on long-term safety and efficacy. These treatments are not covered by insurance and are costly. This study attempted to ascertain what information is provided to potential patients.METHODS:10 clinics providing PRP and 10 providing LiSWT for ED were chosen using website directories. All practices selected had a medical physician. Half of the practices were led by a urologist and half by varied other specialties. We attempted to find similar geographic locations and include a mix of major and minor cities. Three scripts were written for candidate patients: one man who had psychogenic ED, one with severe venogenic ED after triple therapy for prostate cancer, and one with likely arteriogenic ED. The scenarios involved the callers identifying themselves as the partners of potential patients, seeking information on whether the men would be ...