The traditional white coat isn’t seen much on pediatricians. Though studies have shown that children are not more likely to be scared of doctors in white coats, most of us still don’t like to wear them. I personally don’t wear a tie anymore, either. One good, simple study showed that doctor’s neckties can carry disease-causing bacteria. Seen more often in emergency rooms or among specialists who perform surgical procedures, scrubs are popular because they are comfortable, they look cool, they’re easy to choose in the morning, and they’re free. (Actually, the ones with hospital insignia are not supposed to be free; they’re supposed to be worn only in the operating rooms of the hospital. Doctors routinely ignore this. The scrubs with wacky designs that nurses and techs wear are purchased.)
Whatever pediatricians wear, they ought to appear professional and clean. Pediatricians’ attire isn’t the most important thing, but it will be one way that you’ll make your own impression about their competence and professionalism.
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