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Wearing the white labcoat

Discussion in 'Teaching and Learning' started by stephen SA voetarts, Sep 28, 2012.


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    Good day all
    I was just wondering what is the rules regarding uniform for pod students around the world. Here in SA it is compulsory to wear formal dress code with a white lab coat when attending clinics. Is it the same everywhere else. I believe that the way you dress says a lot about your personality. Currently we are trying to implement a new uniform which will be one color of scrubs that can be worn everyday to clinics. I would love to hear from people around the world. And also are there still qualified practitioners that is still wearing the white lab coats.
     
  2. flipper

    flipper Member

    Hey mate.
    In Singapore there is a pretty big Variation between hospitals. We have a white coat but don't use them because they are uncomfortable and use a normal collard shirt instead. Others use scrubs or polo shirt uniforms. I've heard in UK some use Tunics.
     
  3. Podder

    Podder Welcome New Poster

    In my NHS trust in UK, wearing a lab coat for clinic work is a no-no as we have to be "bare below the elbows" for infection control reasons.
     
  4. phil

    phil Active Member

    We were supposed to wear the white coats at university. I always felt ridiculous, and a bit of a try hard. Couldn't wait to lose it.

    Haven't worn one for 8 years. I do live it Australia though. In the tropics! We're pretty relaxed around here.
     
  5. Good day all Thanks for the replies
    I completely agree with the infection control and really hope that we can change our current protocol. Its a small issue but solving the little things is what makes the difference between a good and a great profession
     
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