Neckties worn by doctors can and do carry dangerous pathogens, a clever new study released yesterday reveals. It suggests a bedside visit by a well-dressed physician could dole out disease along with comfort and care. —Helen Branswell —MDs’ neckties ‘a health hazard’ (Toronto Star)
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Absolutely! Take away the fancy shoes, the socks, the $2,000 pinstriped suit, the silk tie, the starched white shirt – all the symbols of prestige – and drop them all in the hospital hamper. And dress those doctors up in hospital PJs! Now they will be clean!
Are you willing to extend that argument to surgical gowns and clothes in general? Just curious! :)
Neckties? I’m more concerned about shoes. Talk about germs! So lose the Italian loafers and the mirror-shined wingtips, doc – get barefoot and keep us all healthier
…purchased at Target.
A bow tie with an arrow shirt?
Er… don’t analyze my comment too closely, Karissa!
I was thinking of you as I typed it.
Cravat–French :^) Nice, Dr. Jerz; very nice. You know I appreciate French!
Tie die?
Dr. Kildare’s killer cravat?
Death by fashion. I love it.