tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115140830988428493.post2738464922060488024..comments2024-03-29T03:25:47.477-04:00Comments on The Singing Pen of Doctor Jen: White CoatsJennifer L. Middleton MDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13860951795645903755noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115140830988428493.post-60398425860273869932011-01-30T14:53:33.194-05:002011-01-30T14:53:33.194-05:00Jen,
You raise a topic my students have asked me ...Jen, <br />You raise a topic my students have asked me about, and which I've considered a lot as a practicing physician and, more recently, as a patient. <br /><br />I think the white coat helps patients have confidence in a doctor. It's a sign of doctors' professionalism. But of course it needs be clean, and it shouldn't be worn for purposes of intimidation.Elaine Schattner, M.D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08347795873685692224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115140830988428493.post-23338416366814117292011-01-26T10:00:23.266-05:002011-01-26T10:00:23.266-05:00I believe White coats go a great way in convincing...I believe White coats go a great way in convincing patients about the doctors professionalism. <br />Scrubs for residency and all, but a practicing physician is better off with a white coat.<br /><br />Personally, when I graduated from scrubs and I was tottering around like a toddler learning to walk (i.e when i started seeing patients individually in the OPD),the White coat offered great support and confidence of sorts.Indian Medichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14267863624450677014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115140830988428493.post-82681549410262072752011-01-21T15:02:45.309-05:002011-01-21T15:02:45.309-05:00Interesting topic, thanks for raising this issue. ...Interesting topic, thanks for raising this issue. <br /><br />From my perspective, the most important factor to consider in the decision of what one wears to a patient encounter should be based on infection prevention. <br /><br />[I really don't care for the idea of scrubs being worn outside of their intended setting; nor do I care for a tie that I suspect has hung over many sick faces.]<br /><br />I'm not sure that white coats signal much these days. (most of the medical attire I see in my travels looks like everyone comes to work in pyjamas and running shoes). <br /><br />That said, it is nice to know what roles people are taking. I appreciate when anyone involved in my care makes a point to tell me who they are and why they are interacting with me.Penelopehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11092060348938570183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115140830988428493.post-58093112106231748732011-01-20T22:18:07.680-05:002011-01-20T22:18:07.680-05:00http://wellnessrounds.org/baylor-college-of-medici...http://wellnessrounds.org/baylor-college-of-medicine-white-coat-ceremony-faculty-address/Mary L. Brandt, MDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03841611416841442095noreply@blogger.com