Poll: How well dressed do you want your family doctor?
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I'm a forensic psychotherapist (I work with prisons) and I prefer to wear something informal. The people I work with tend to disrespect someone in a suit, so I just wear a shirt and some formal trousers. If I was working with a different patient, though, I'd wear a suit. I think there's a degree of trust one can put in a smartly dressed person.
My dad was a driving instructor and he always wore a suit to work, shoes polished and everything. I guess it does give an air of professionalism.
However, since doctors might have kids puking on them at any moment perhaps it isn't the best choice haha.
However, since doctors might have kids puking on them at any moment perhaps it isn't the best choice haha.
I'd prefer that the world get over professional attire all together and stop pretending it matter in the slightest as far as someones ability to do their job.
As for Doctors, I'd suspect something functional should be the order of the day. Basically something which has been cleaned but that they don't mind getting dirty in the event they have to. Basically, I'm not sure why even GP's wouldn't just wear scrubs all of the time while at work.
As for Doctors, I'd suspect something functional should be the order of the day. Basically something which has been cleaned but that they don't mind getting dirty in the event they have to. Basically, I'm not sure why even GP's wouldn't just wear scrubs all of the time while at work.
"Neat-casual" was my vote, and there's a few reasons for that.
1. Professionals are required to look professional.
I'm going to be starting my career in engineering (preferrably structural) very shortly, and over the years of my undergraduate degree I've been made aware of the dress conventions for the profession from a variety of sources. The key point is that professions are held to a higher standard than the average person, so you have to dress & groom yourself enough to show that you care for yourself. Wearing sweats might be comfortable, but it doesn't nothing for appearances. Anyhow, I'd extend the same principles to medical doctors.
2. Being a medical doctor, looking clean on the job is essential.
This one somewhat goes without saying, but it's true. As uncomfortable the prospect of a proctology examination is (not looking forward to that in any case, and to give a hint... white glove, *snap*), it'd be even worse if the doctor doesn't look like he's cleaned himself prior to giving you "the probing".
3. I don't like wearing the full monkey suit myself.
I hate having to wear a tie; or more accurately, I hate having to do the top button up on a collared shit (which is required if you're wearing a tie). That and I find the standard business attire just doesn't feel comfy; it feels thin & flimsy (a bit airy too), and I'm more partial to attire which feels more "robust" (if that's the right term). Maybe it's because I've worked a more jobs in the field (both grunt work & technical) than in the office, and wearing clothing the finer clothes makes me feel under-dressed or unprepared; I guess doing the "dirty work" over the years just makes one accustomed to it. Anyhow, like the first point I'd extend the same principles to doctors as I would myself... well, maybe a little bit better dressed because they don't do field work (but not much).
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When it comes down to it, looking clean with a collared shirt is about it; no need for long sleeves or the white lab coat, looking professional doesn't mean wearing the full business attire all the time. After all, it's called "business attire" and not "professional attire"; let the bean counters wear it all they want, the real professionals know they don't need it all the time.
The only real question is whether or not medical doctors should be permitted to wear blue jeans (or if they should wear slacks/dress-pants). Those are usually considered more "working" clothes, and do make more sense if one does field-work; those might be a bit too casual for doctors, slacks/dress-pants are probably a better idea. Not much is really needed beyond that, it's just unnecessary.
1. Professionals are required to look professional.
I'm going to be starting my career in engineering (preferrably structural) very shortly, and over the years of my undergraduate degree I've been made aware of the dress conventions for the profession from a variety of sources. The key point is that professions are held to a higher standard than the average person, so you have to dress & groom yourself enough to show that you care for yourself. Wearing sweats might be comfortable, but it doesn't nothing for appearances. Anyhow, I'd extend the same principles to medical doctors.
2. Being a medical doctor, looking clean on the job is essential.
This one somewhat goes without saying, but it's true. As uncomfortable the prospect of a proctology examination is (not looking forward to that in any case, and to give a hint... white glove, *snap*), it'd be even worse if the doctor doesn't look like he's cleaned himself prior to giving you "the probing".
3. I don't like wearing the full monkey suit myself.
I hate having to wear a tie; or more accurately, I hate having to do the top button up on a collared shit (which is required if you're wearing a tie). That and I find the standard business attire just doesn't feel comfy; it feels thin & flimsy (a bit airy too), and I'm more partial to attire which feels more "robust" (if that's the right term). Maybe it's because I've worked a more jobs in the field (both grunt work & technical) than in the office, and wearing clothing the finer clothes makes me feel under-dressed or unprepared; I guess doing the "dirty work" over the years just makes one accustomed to it. Anyhow, like the first point I'd extend the same principles to doctors as I would myself... well, maybe a little bit better dressed because they don't do field work (but not much).
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When it comes down to it, looking clean with a collared shirt is about it; no need for long sleeves or the white lab coat, looking professional doesn't mean wearing the full business attire all the time. After all, it's called "business attire" and not "professional attire"; let the bean counters wear it all they want, the real professionals know they don't need it all the time.
The only real question is whether or not medical doctors should be permitted to wear blue jeans (or if they should wear slacks/dress-pants). Those are usually considered more "working" clothes, and do make more sense if one does field-work; those might be a bit too casual for doctors, slacks/dress-pants are probably a better idea. Not much is really needed beyond that, it's just unnecessary.
I have never thought about this, mostly because I haven't been to a doctor in like 9 years (I've been to the dentist, but that doesn't count).
The last time I met a doctor, I was too young to care about his choice in clothing.
But to answer your question I guess I wouldn't matter to me now either as long as they know what they're doing.
They could walk in dressed like an 80's glamrock artist for all I care.
The last time I met a doctor, I was too young to care about his choice in clothing.
But to answer your question I guess I wouldn't matter to me now either as long as they know what they're doing.
They could walk in dressed like an 80's glamrock artist for all I care.
Family doctor? Haha, no. Such a concept is not universal.
With free health care and the system here you just go to a medical center / hospital and get treatment. Couldn't care less if they were half-naked, but everywhere they are well-dressed, clean and professional.
With free health care and the system here you just go to a medical center / hospital and get treatment. Couldn't care less if they were half-naked, but everywhere they are well-dressed, clean and professional.
White lab coat, of course. They show a formal look without being too intimidating, and don't restrict movement. Plus, lab coats are just awesome.
Sure. General practitioners in medical centers to handle with pretty much everything. The translations might be fooling here, and I go to a doctor very rarely, if even then; but there aren't really family doctors here, as in a certain doctor, for you / your family, that handles rather comprehensively all the medical stuff.Hazy992 said:
Ah right, cause here in the UK you register with a particular doctor's practice and you go to them if you have a minor problem. You can request to see a particular doctor if you can get an appointment but you usually just see whoever.BENZOOKA said:
As long as they have the white coat showing they're a doctor they can wear anything. I have no problem in they wear the coat with jeans and a t-shirt. If they lack the coat they do have to try harder to look professional which means nice button down shirt and slacks.
This topic baffles me. No, seriously. Who cares what they wear just as long as they know what they're doing. I could put on a white coat, or a business suit, or go to a hospital buck naked but none of the choices would actually make me qualified to treat people who need medical attention.
I dunno, having a prostate exam is bad enough but having it done by a guy dressed as pyramid head from Silent Hill would at least be entertaining...SmashLovesTitanQuest said:
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