Surgeons' attire is important for making a proper impression on the patients - as it goes "you never get a second chance to make a first impression".
A group of investigators have now investigated the influence of surgeons clothing on the patients' perception on the care they received.
During a 5-month period, surgeons alternated wearing traditional clothing and surgical scrubs. A total of 612 patients returned the questionnaire.
The conclusion? Surgeon's clothing choice did not significantly influence patient's opinion of the care they received. Patients do not have strong preferences for white coats or more traditional surgical attire.
You may want to read the full paper at Am J Surg, 2012 November issue
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