When you picture a doctor, chances are you envision someone dressed in a white coat. In fact, medical schools typically have "white coat ceremonies" where first-year medical students receive a ...

It’s time for your annual physical, and simply thinking about it fills you with a sense of dread that descends like a curtain. This anxiety — whether it be worry over receiving test results or concern ...

It’s a white coat, a cotton-blend garment worn over a dress or a shirt and tie with no extraordinary intrinsic value. Except for this: Who would you rather see standing beside your bed when you wake ...

The first time I wore a white coat was during the white coat ceremony in medical school. It was a beautiful day in New York City. Scores of young bright-eyed medical students and their proud family ...

Your doctor walks into the exam room wearing a white coat. Or perhaps your physician has on a fleece or softshell jacket. Does it make a difference? Yes, according to a survey that sought public ...

A doctor’s white coat is still a symbol of trust and professionalism for patients, a study by South Korean and Chinese researchers found. However, the review of the available research on this topic ...

The jury’s still out when it comes to whether the traditional white doctor's coat is a potential vehicle for spreading germs. While proper handwashing is still the key to preventing transmission of ...