Patient Perception of Physician Attire Before and After Disclosure of the Risks of Microbial Contamination

Patient Perception of Physician Attire Before and After Disclosure of the Risks of Microbial Contamination

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Background: The white coat is traditionally considered to be the appropriate attire for physicians but it may also be contaminated with microbes and act as a potential source of infection. We aimed to study patients’ acceptance of physicians’ attire, their underlying reasons, and their reactions to...

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Main Authors: Enoch C. T. So, Faraday H. F. Fung, Joshua K. H. Yeung, Lilian H. Y. Chow, Julio S. H. Kwok, Ruby L. Y. Lam, Tommy C. Y. So, Faye S. M. Yu, Dana Vackova, Gilberto K. K. Leung
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University Library System, University of Pittsburgh 2013-12-01
Series:International Journal of Medical Students
Subjects:
clothing
cross infection
patient preference
patient safety
Online Access:http://ijms.info/IJMS/article/view/216

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