Resident physician attire: Does it make a difference to our patients?
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A study is conducted to examine the preferences of patients regarding physician attire and how their comfort and perception of physician competences is influenced by the physician's clothing style. The results indicate that the majority of the respondents expressed no preference for their physician wearing a white coat or they did not respond that a physician's dress influenced their comfort level or the confidence they had in their physician.
Publication Name: American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0002-9378
Year: 2004
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The disruptive physician: Myth of reality
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The disruptive behavior is a form of physician impairment that increases the risk of medical errors, impair nurse retention programs and also disrupt the operation of the hospital. It is revealed that most of the larger hospitals have the Medical Executive Committees (MECs) that recognizes these disruptive physicians and deal with them appropriately.
Publication Name: American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0002-9378
Year: 2006
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