A urostomy patient visiting program.

Abstract

The thrust of this article has been to focus on one type of surgical patient (urostomy). This patient should have the opportunity to learn about the UOA visiting program. In many cases it could help make his or her disease less threatening and the surgery and resultant hospital stay much more acceptable. At the time of diagnosis, you and the urologist could suggest to the patient that he or she consider the benefits of a urostomy visitor before surgery. Use of the preoperative visit could be in the best interests of both the patient and the health care providers.