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While reading an article discussing airline pilots and situations that arise, a comment a reader had shared was rather eye-catching. It stated, “If a man in a uniform tells me to do something, I do it.” This intriguing statement allowed the mind to wander and reflect on the variety of different occupations that required uniform or other work apparel. Most occupations that require some type of uniform, the general public typically has a certain way of reacting to them. Consider those who wear camouflage uniforms worn by members of the Army, or high-end doctors wearing men’s lab coats. If a certain instruct is given from these individuals, more than 90% of the time the general public will react and respond.
Bear in mind that through social conditioning, subconsciously we are instructed to act in response to commands or orders given. This is due to the fact of knowing that generally these individuals are acting and following duties that in our best interests. Thus, by simply wearing a certain hat or shirt, people will respond to you differently.
Consider the famous con-artistry and hoax case of Frank W. Abagnale Jr. In a self written autobiography, and film titled “Catch Me if You Can”, Abagnale recounts the numerous occupations he had all before the age of 25. By wearing a pilots uniform followed by a few charming remarks, the 16-year-old was a respected airline pilot for Pan Am Airlines. Soon after, by reading a few books through a medical library, Abagnale was offered a supervising position in a hospital. Again, with witty comments and playing with the use of humor, Abagnale was in charge of a slew of nurses and interns. By daunting on that medical lab coat all were responsive and quick to try to please the newly appointed supervisor.
Thus it is evident that uniforms and work attire send profound statements to the general public. Individuals will be responsive and follow through on directions if a certain uniform is worn rather than everyday street clothes. Though this information may seem of something of obvious magnitude, and does not come as something that is neither a revelation nor news worthy material, it should be taken into consideration the example given above with the Abagnale case. That at times perhaps such willingness to follow through on orders simply based on attire is not the wisest method of action. Also based off of what a certain individual is wearing willingness to follow will be somewhat machine-like. Thus it has come recommended to establish a career with a uniform or work that will be respected and listened to, and all will be well.
Author Kim Green is really impressed how much men’s lab coats make doctors look more professional.
Like most American’s, I am a proud member of an HMO. As someone who can afford medical insurance, but can’t afford the “best” that an PPO has to offer, I find myself having to constantly roll with the punches and make some rather uninformed decisions during the course of my medical day. While I’m sounding a bit dramatic, I bring this up because I was faced with a rather interesting question the other day in regards to my medical well-being: who do I want to be my primary care doctor?
HMO’s are big fans of having you pick a primary care doctor based upon nothing more than a name and a picture of them smiling in one of those women’s or men’s lab coats. I remember on the first day I got approved they wanted me to pick a primary care doctor sight unseen. They said that you didn’t have to see this person when you went in but everyone had to have a primary doctor. I thought to myself how ridiculous this sounded as it seemed like they just needed you to pick someone for bookkeeping purposes (I was right by the way, it’s mostly for bookkeeping purposes.
I can say, two years after joining the HMO, I have seen my primary care physician twice, both times for physicals. The other times I’ve gone in have been for after hours care thanks to late night coughing attacks or fevers. I remember as a kid having a primary doctor I saw at all times. This doctor knew me like the back of her hand and could remember things without looking at my chart.
At this HMO my medical record seems to be king. The first thing a doctor will do when they see me is log onto the internet in-room and look into my medical record. I don’t mind this terribly because this means that I am getting the right diagnosis and having interchangeable doctors who know what they are doing isn’t the worst thing in the world, but I do miss having someone who you primarily see for your illnesses. This is especially true for my children. They have primary care doctors but I can rarely get last minute appointments with them (trust me, appointments with children are always last moment).
So yeah, I know that this is the way the world works right now. As technology and corporations grow we sacrifice a personal touch for convenience. It’s not the worst thing in the world, but I do certainly miss having trusted doctors whose name I know before hand.
Author Kim Green knows that men’s lab coats can only tell you so much about your doctor.
If you are in the medical profession you understand how important a lab coat is throughout the day. Chances are, you also know that there is a difference between a men’s and a women’s lab coat.
There are many things in the clothing universe that you just don’t think about. Like for example: is there a difference between men’s lab coats and women’s lab coats? I guess it really doesn’t matter unless you wear a lab coat all day, but if you do wear one then you probably know the answer: yes, there is. It might be subtle, but for doctors subtle is important.
In recent years a big industry has sprung up for both male and female specific lab coats. Maybe it’s all these doctor show’s starring beautiful people which are fueling this industry, but women have specific needs when it comes to fit and comfort just like men do. It’s not just the medical industry either, many companies have ditched unisex uniforms for male and female uniforms which are tailored to each sexes individual needs.
In the medical field, uniforms are very common. From receptionists to nurses to doctors to surgeons, everyone you see seems to be wearing a specific uniform tailored for their tasks. For nurses, scrubs are usually the norm. While there is not a huge difference in the tailored pattern for each sex, there are definitely design differences. For example, there is a huge market for themed scrubs. For women you can get anything from a pattern of cats to Big Bird from Sesame Street. For men, well, they usually go plain but the sky is the limit for them to. Scrubs can also run the gambit in cost from cheap pairs which you can change daily to something designer and expensive that can last the long haul.
For doctors, uniforms are a bit difference. For his time in his office a doctor will usually wear either slacks and a dress shirt, or a dress and pant suit, depending on the sex. When it’s time to visit the patients, though, it’s usually time to don a lab coat over your outfit. Most hospitals or clinics will usually allow doctors to pick their own lab coats and though most look the same (some variation of the color white and a few pockets), not all lab coats are created equal. Besides having different styles for both men and women, lab coats can feature different designs, strain protectors, fabrics and even pockets. Cost wise, they can go from a basic lab coat that will need to be tossed after a few months for around $30 to a designer lab coat that can repel stains and stay white for a couple hundred dollars. Since they spend so much time in them a doctor will usually invest in a more expensive coat so they don’t need to keep replacing them.
So there you go. There is a difference in men’s lab coats and women’s lab coats. See, you learn something new every day.
Author Kimberly Green is truly impressed with the men’s lab coats she has seen on medelita.com
If you wear a lab coat at any time during your work day you notice that there are certain factors that go into making it a quality coat. Fabric, fit, function and style all goes into making a coat that you’ll enjoy wearing throughout the day.
While most people might believe that a lab coat is just a lab coat, anyone who wears one for at least part of their workday can tell you that there are four main characteristic which determine a superior men’s lab coat from one’s that merely make the passing grade. Fabric, fit, function and style all must be paramount in its design for it to be considered superior coat.
When it comes to what makes up your coat, 100% high denier cotton is the Rolls-Royce of lab coat fabric. High denier cotton makes the coat more comfortable to wear, makes it more durable, and with the correct thickness it doesn’t allow the shirt underneath to show through the coat. In addition, cotton lab coats don’t pill and turn the unpleasant shade of yellowish-gray like most cotton/ploy blends do. Ultimately, 100% cotton lab coats are more durable, more comfortable and look better longer than the other, cheaper fabrics.
Unfortunately, most lab coats are not designed for comfort. Most lab coats are cut like boxes or doll clothing, which leads to an uncomfortable fit for most men and women. These uncomfortable lab coats can also lead to fatigue of the neck as pockets filled with stethoscopes, prescription pads and other medical necessities continuously pull on the neck. A properly fitted men’s or women’s lab coat disperses the weight of the garment and its contents over the entire shoulder’s and not just the back of the neck making the lab coat more comfortable.
Function is an important aspect of any work coat, but for a lab coat it is paramount. In a lab coat utility equals function. Superior lab coats should have four or more pockets, as well as feature a soil and stain treatment and should give the wearer a full range of motion without compromising coverage. Lab coat pockets should be large enough to hold all the necessities depending on the medical environment. Soil and stain protection is a must to repel organic fluids and release ground in strains like ring around the collar. And, most importantly, the lab coat should allow a full range of motion without compromising protection.
When it comes to the style of a lab coat remember: lab coats are not simply a utilitarian item. It is one of many first impressions health care providers make to their patients. Superior quality men’s lab coats are designed more like fine men’s clothing rather than the homogeneous square lab coat. Stylish lab coats present a professional image in today’s healthcare environment.
It is important to look for all four of these components when shopping for superior quality men’s lab coats. If you skimp on even one of the components both you, and your patients, will realize it almost immediately.
Author Kimberly green has found that picking out a lab coat is easy once you know what to look for.
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