henry copeland:

What doctors wear really does matter, study finds: Survey of more than 4,000 patients isn't just about fashion -- patient satisfaction may be affected -- ScienceDaily

When asked directly what they thought their own doctors should wear, 44 percent said the formal attire with white coat, and 26 percent said scrubs with a white coat. When asked what they would prefer surgeons and emergency physicians wear, scrubs alone got 34 percent of the vote, followed by scrubs with a white coat with 23 percent.
- www.sciencedaily.com