What do physicians assistants wear

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There's always a deal to be had! At some hospitals, Physician's Weekly notes , scrubs have come to replace white coats as the uniform of choice. Because they're simple and convenient to wear, many personnel from physicians down to administrators have adopted them. This occasionally raises eyebrows as patients don't realize that a doctor wearing scrubs at lunch will change into clean ones before performing surgery.

A nurse practitioner in a white coat, or a PA using a white coat as a physician assistant uniform may not seem like a big deal to people outside the medical community. Some doctors, however, have strong opinions about it. As that medical student blog says, physicians would prefer to have white coats reserved for doctors alone rather than see them become a part of the physician assistant's uniform. Some doctors see the spread of white coats as downplaying their special status; others think it confuses patients as to whether they're dealing with a doctor or someone of lesser status.

The counter argument is that if patients can't tell you're a doctor without a white coat, the fault is not with your clothes; respect is earned through professional conduct, not dress. Fraser Sherman has written about every aspect of working life: the importance of professional ethics, the challenges of business communication, workers' rights and how to cope with bullying bosses.

He lives in Durham NC with his awesome wife and two wonderful dogs. You can find him online at frasersherman. Work Business Management Managing Employees. Editor's Note: I used to wear a white coat, because it was like a tool belt. But now that we have scrubs with multiple pockets, I no longer need it.

Scrubs are washed every day, but my white coat only got laundered when it was grossly contaminated. Newer studies show that patients expect their emergency doctors to be wearing scrubs. Lastly, if you are coming in for a true emergency, the whole point is moot. Argument: There are no studies showing actual detriment to patients when physicians wear white coats. Argument: But, dude, I look so cool in my white coat. Chicks dig it!

Argument: Patients identify me as a physician because I wear a white coat. I also wear the identification badge issued to me by the hospital. Talk to your patient about their illness, your work up of their complaints, and your plan of care. There is no 4. Argument: My patients want me to wear a white coat; it makes them feel safe.