Open AccessWhat’s in a White Coat? The Changing Trends in Physician Attire and What it Means for Dermatology
Author(s) -
W Hugh Lyford
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
cutis
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.289
H-Index - 53
eISSN - 2326-6929
pISSN - 0011-4162
DOI - 10.12788/cutis.0442
Subject(s) - white coat , medicine , white (mutation) , coat , family medicine , dermatology , paleontology , biochemistry , chemistry , radiology , biology , blood pressure , gene
The physician's white coat seems to be under assault as changing trends lead to the adoption of the softshell jacket, fleece, and fitted scrubs. This article reviews literature on the history of the white coat and its role as the institutional garb of the medical doctor. It also examines the literature on patient perception of the white coat and greater impressions regarding the importance of physician attire.