Posted on 11/21/2006 6:03:52 AM PST by shrinkermd
MIAMI, Nov. 20 — When I was a new faculty physician, I worked with a resident doctor who was smart and energetic and took excellent care of her patients.
There was just one problem. As she delivered her thoughtful patient presentations to me and the other attending doctors, it was hard not to notice her low-cut dress.
“You two have to say something to her,” one of my male colleagues said to me and another female doctor one afternoon. But while none of us would have hesitated to intervene had she prescribed the wrong drug for a patient, we felt weird saying something to her about her clothes. So we didn’t.
Nearly a decade later, my impression is that more young physicians and students are dressing like that resident. Every day, it seems, I see a bit of midriff here, a plunging neckline there. Open-toed sandals, displaying brightly manicured toes, seem ubiquitous.
My observations may partly reflect the city in which I work, Miami, a subtropical place known for its racy clothes. But colleagues who practice elsewhere report that they, too, have seen medical students and young doctors show up for clinical work in less-than-professional attire.
“Poor choice is not regional — I’ve seen it everywhere,” said Dr. Pamela A. Rowland, a behavioral scientist and director of the office of professional development at Dartmouth Medical School, who has studied the impact of physician clothing on patient confidence. “It always surprises me when there are dress codes for staff but not for physicians
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(I'm a doctor. So is one of my children, a 4th generation. I speak with authority.)
And here, I always thought hospital docs wore scrubs all the time! Silly me!
One of things is not like the others.
When the men do it, they're sending a political message: "I'm different from all those rich, uncaring AMA member who drive German cars. I'm a man of the people. I do radical things, take risks. I'm not invested in the system. I'm a brilliant young rebel." In other words, they're trying to be like the TV doctors they grew up seeing. They think it makes them better. Typical liberal thinking, a species of vanity.
The women do it to send the message, "I'm not a sexless scientist; all those years of studying didn't make me less attractive."
Though rare, erections lasting 4 hours or more require immediate medical attention.
Yeah,
What's wrong with open toed sandals? Maybe it's the climate, but you kinda expect to see everyone's toes in the summer time.
OK,
that picture is just plain creepy.
She has the face of a 11 year old girl and what looks like a way overdone boob job.
When you leave the doctor's office your supposed to feel better.
A visit to the doctor should be a pleasant experience.
The term "Care Giver" is self defining.
A patient's well being should be the primary focus of the care giver.
Only woman should practice proctology.
Its more of the same basic issue, the Slutification of American Women. Goes along with the Pornification of America. Just look at our little girls. Dressing like whores at age 12. Looking for ALL the attention, little narcissists. This is just another symptom. No matter how high a woman rises, she cannot resist the urge to, uh, get further "rises".
translation: Ugly woman complaining again about pretty women.
Are you kidding? She is a beautiful young person who has dedicated her career to helping others. Hehehehe....
"Yeah,
What's wrong with open toed sandals? Maybe it's the climate, but you kinda expect to see everyone's toes in the summer time."
Open toes shoes are a big no-no in labs and clinics. It is always possible to drop a syringe needle or have something made of glass slip from your hands.
You must be at least 12 years old to be in the medical profession in thailand. As for the breasts, those are natural but she is going to have augmentation when she saves enough money from her practice.
That's what this one did as well. Also, she would let her breasts lie on my arms whenever she could.
I was thinking more Dr.s making rounds etc in patient settings. I've seen lots of open toed sandals on everyone.
The one that always cracks me up is Dr. Rey, the plastic surgeon on the Dr. 90210 "reality" surgery show. He wears the scrubs with the sleeves cut off to show his muscles, and will drop to the floor and do pushups from time to time just prior to surgery, yuck. Of course his patients are often airheads, so I guess it's a good match.
shaking head....
In an envrionemnt potentially teeming with medical waste on the floor surfaces?
I think we're thinking of two different kinds of settings.
I'm thinking Dr.s offices and making rounds etc.
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